B70 0EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Great Bridge Street, 0.3km from Great Bridge in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
For families considering a move, B70 0EN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 above average at 123 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 0EN are sourced from Output Area E00050472 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT BRIDGE STREET, B70 0EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT BRIDGE STREET, B70 0EN.
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36
£ 35,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0EN 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 0EN has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0EN. 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
Economic Activity
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 0EN is above average at 123 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
Great Bridge Primary School
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Newtown Primary School
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Albright Education Centre
Q3 Academy Tipton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.8 km
- The Ridgacre1.0 km
- Admiral Casino0.2 km
- Rising Sun0.9 km
- The Port n Ale0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Pardo's Cafe0.9 km
- Jitterbugs Party World0.0 km
- Polonia Restaurant0.4 km
- Blue Mountain Grill0.2 km
- Boulder Central0.2 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Polski Sklep0.2 km
- Surbhi's Cakes0.2 km
- Wilkinson Hardware Stores0.2 km
- A J Enterprises0.8 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.2 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- Best One0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Frydays Fish and Chips0.1 km
- Sanam Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
- Ali's Kitchen0.4 km
- Black Country Chippy0.2 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port1.5 km
- Tipton2.4 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B700EN · Data under Open Government Licence