B70 1GG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Park Street 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.
Day-to-day life in B70 1GG has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 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 1GG are sourced from Output Area E00050518 (shared with 271 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 1GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 1GG.
453
37
£ 33,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 1GG 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 1GG has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 1GG. The average age is 36.9. 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)
Crime around B70 1GG is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lyng Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
King George V Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Hargate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- West Bromwich Albion Supporters Club0.7 km
- The Clock House - Kitchen0.9 km
- The Vine0.8 km
- The White Swan Bar and Grill0.3 km
- The Billiard Hall0.4 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Mings Palace0.4 km
- Viva la smash0.9 km
- Caspian Pizza0.9 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Bromford Lane Post Office0.3 km
- MSH Offl Licence0.4 km
- Khan's Fish0.3 km
- Londis Westgate Plaza0.2 km
- New Look Retailers Ltd0.4 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Mayur Catering Services Ltd0.9 km
- West Bromwich Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Asylum E-Sports & VR Centre0.4 km
- Great Western Cafe0.4 km
- Khwaish Ltd0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travel Lodge0.9 km
- Premier Inn West Bromwich0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.3 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.8 km
- Langley Green2.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Bromwich Central (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Lodge Road-West Bromwich Town Hall (Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B701GG · Data under Open Government Licence