B70 0DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Spartan Industrial Centre, 0.3km from Old Forge in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 0DH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00051049 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, B70 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPARTAN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, B70 0DH.
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£ 38,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in B70 0DH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0DH. The average age is 34.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 0DH is above average at 136 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
Newtown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Kays News0.8 km
- A J Enterprises0.5 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.6 km
- AUM News Ltd0.5 km
- B&M Retail Limited0.4 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Admiral Casino0.6 km
- The Ridgacre0.7 km
- The Beehive0.2 km
- The Lounge Bar and Restaurant0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Alok0.6 km
- Shivay Indian Sweets & Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- Spices Delhi0.7 km
- Suzy P's Tearoom and Cafe0.8 km
- Blue Mountain Grill0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Best One0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ali's Kitchen0.7 km
- Black Country Chippy0.6 km
- Golden City0.6 km
- Night Star Pizza0.6 km
- Penguin0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port1.9 km
- Tipton2.7 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B700DH · Data under Open Government Licence