Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ANVIL WALK, B70 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANVIL WALK, B70 0BB.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B70 0BB 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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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B70 0BB has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 13.8% year-on-year.

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

B70 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Anvil Walk, 0.2km from Swan Village in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 0BB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £56k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.8% year-on-year. 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00050529 (shared with 7 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 0BB. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.4%
Asian / British Asian30.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 55,000

3 sales · Mean £ 59,833

Flat

£ 59,750

2 sales · Mean £ 59,750

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

B70 0BB has low crime rates — 42 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 offences68
Vehicle crime17
Other theft13
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.4 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.4 km
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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils0.9 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.0 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.1 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.3 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.4 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Sterling Meat Company - Meat Mart0.8 km
  • AUM News Ltd1.0 km
  • B&M Retail Limited0.9 km
  • D.S. Wines1.0 km
  • Harry's News, Off-Licence & Grocers0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Royal Naval Association Club0.8 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.7 km
  • Railway Inn1.0 km
  • The Ridgacre0.6 km
  • King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Big John's0.8 km
  • Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Frydays Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.7 km
  • George's Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Boulder Central0.8 km
  • Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.6 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.4 km
  • Glorious1.0 km
  • Cielo0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.9 km
  • Dudley Port2.1 km
  • Tipton3.2 km