Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CASTLE STREET, B70 0RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, B70 0RW.

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Population

482

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Avg Age

37

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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 0RW 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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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B70 0RW has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B70 0RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Street, 0.7km from Balls Hill in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Wednesbury South ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for B70 0RW are sourced from Output Area E00051036 (shared with 12 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 0RW. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.5%
Asian / British Asian54.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

B70 0RW has low crime rates — 35 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 offences86
Vehicle crime22
Shoplifting21
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Hateley Heath Academy

Inadequate425 pupils0.6 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.8 km
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St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Outstanding250 pupils0.9 km
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Moorlands Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Good1128 pupils1.2 km
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The Phoenix Collegiate

Good1929 pupils1.2 km
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St John's Church of England Primary Academy

Good202 pupils1.3 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Kays News0.3 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Petrogas Applegreen/Esso0.5 km
  • 4 Community Trust Trading as J's Food Pantry1.0 km
  • A J Enterprises0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hen and Chickens0.3 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.5 km
  • The Cottage Spring0.4 km
  • Britannia Inn0.7 km
  • Gough Arms0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Enjoy's Pizza0.2 km
  • Mr Vegi Singh0.2 km
  • Trident Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Hill Top Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Five Star Pizza0.1 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The New Hen & Chickens0.2 km
  • Mommas Cafe0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food Store0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley Port2.9 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.9 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.0 km