B70 0LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km 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 0LL 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0LL are sourced from Output Area E00051052 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 0LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 0LL.
312
38
£ 38,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 0LL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in B70 0LL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 0LL. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 0LL has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
Moorlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Kays News0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- Surbhi's Cakes0.9 km
- BP Express0.7 km
- Ian Smith Group0.7 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Hen and Chickens0.7 km
- The Ridgacre0.5 km
- The Beehive0.5 km
- Britannia Inn0.1 km
- The Dovecote0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Shivay Indian Sweets & Tandoori Restaurant1.0 km
- Jitterbugs Party World0.8 km
- Costa Coffee (inside Asda Stores)0.9 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Tasty Break Cafe1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Golden City1.0 km
- Frydays Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Five Star Pizza0.8 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Enjoy's Pizza0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley Port2.3 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.9 km
- Tipton3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B700LL · Data under Open Government Licence