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.
ANVIL WALK, B70 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANVIL WALK, B70 0BB.
310
35
£ 35,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ryders Green Primary School
George Salter Academy
Newtown Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Hateley Heath Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.9 km
- Dudley Port2.1 km
- Tipton3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B700BB · Data under Open Government Licence