Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B70 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0EJ 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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1/10
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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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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

54% of B70 0EJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

B70 0EJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 rates are high (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0EJ 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 0EJ. 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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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)

Crime rates near B70 0EJ are high at 165 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.

Shoplifting120
Violence and sexual offences66
Burglary26
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.8 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.8 km
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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils0.8 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor0.8 km
  • The Ridgacre0.7 km
  • King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.5 km
  • The Beehive0.5 km
  • The Fox & Goose0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Alan Warwick Butchers0.7 km
  • AUM News Ltd0.9 km
  • B&M Retail Limited0.5 km
  • Cakeland0.9 km
  • D.S. Wines0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Blue Mountain Grill0.7 km
  • Boulder Central0.4 km
  • Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.2 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.1 km
  • Glorious0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Frydays Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Caribbean Lunchbox0.7 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley Port1.8 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.2 km
  • Tipton2.9 km