Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ST VINCENT CRESCENT, B70 0LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST VINCENT CRESCENT, B70 0LF.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /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 0LF 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.

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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B70 0LF has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B70 0LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Vincent Crescent, 0.6km from Harvills Hawthorn in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 0LF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% 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 low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 0LF are sourced from Output Area E00051048 (shared with 19 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 0LF. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 148,950

7 sales · Mean £ 166,900

Terraced

£ 149,225

6 sales · Mean £ 161,558

Flat

£ 145,950

1 sales · Mean £ 145,950

Detached

£ 237,950

2 sales · Mean £ 237,950

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

B70 0LF has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.2 km
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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils0.9 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils1.2 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils1.2 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils1.4 km
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Great Bridge Primary School

Good495 pupils1.4 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils1.4 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Kays News0.3 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso1.0 km
  • BP Express0.8 km
  • Ian Smith Group0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hen and Chickens0.6 km
  • The Ridgacre0.7 km
  • The Beehive0.6 km
  • Britannia Inn0.1 km
  • The Dovecote0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Five Star Pizza0.6 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Enjoy's Pizza0.6 km
  • Mr Vegi Singh0.7 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Jitterbugs Party World1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee (inside Asda Stores)1.0 km
  • Boulder Central0.7 km
  • Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • The New Hen & Chickens0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley Port2.4 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley3.0 km
  • Tipton3.2 km