Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B70 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 0AX.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B70 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B70 0AX's 66% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B70 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Ryders Green in West Bromwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

The people who live in B70 0AX are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B70 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00050476 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0AX. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.1%
Asian / British Asian29.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B70 0AX has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft6
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils0.5 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.7 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.8 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.1 km
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The Meadows School

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.3 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Royal Naval Association Club0.8 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.4 km
  • The Ridgacre1.0 km
  • King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.3 km
  • The Beehive1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B&M Retail Limited0.9 km
  • D.S. Wines0.9 km
  • Harry's News, Off-Licence & Grocers0.7 km
  • Poundland Limited0.9 km
  • Sameksha Traders0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Boulder Central0.9 km
  • Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.7 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.3 km
  • Glorious0.8 km
  • Jitterbugs Party World0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Frydays Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.3 km
  • George's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.8 km
  • Dudley Port1.8 km
  • Tipton3.0 km