Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B70 0BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

354

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Avg Age

36

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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 0BW 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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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

54% of B70 0BW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

B70 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 East constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00050472 (shared with 52 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 0BW. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.1%
Asian / British Asian29.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around B70 0BW is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Burglary19
Vehicle crime17
Drugs9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.7 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.7 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.8 km
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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils1.0 km
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Great Bridge Primary School

Good495 pupils1.3 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.4 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Sterling Meat Company - Meat Mart1.0 km
  • BP Express0.3 km
  • Ian Smith Group0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • News Plus0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor1.0 km
  • The Beehive0.5 km
  • The Fox & Goose0.7 km
  • Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • Admiral Casino0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Big John's1.0 km
  • Caribbean Lunchbox0.8 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.7 km
  • George's Fish Bar0.3 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (inside Asda Stores)0.8 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Tasty Break Cafe0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Alok0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley Port1.9 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.3 km
  • Tipton3.0 km