B70 6JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salisbury Road, 1.3km from Park Street in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. 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 6JY are sourced from Output Area E00051107 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY ROAD, B70 6JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY ROAD, B70 6JY.
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38
£ 33,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 6JY 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
Cultural diversity defines B70 6JY — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 6JY. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 183,000
3 sales · Mean £ 158,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 6JY has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
King George V Primary School
Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Lyng Primary School
George Betts Primary Academy
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Galton Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Aujla Supermarket0.4 km
- Crumbs make Cake0.6 km
- Eggfree Cake Box - West Bromwich0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Home From Home0.7 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Chacha Ka Dabba0.6 km
- Prince of Wales0.6 km
- The Cricketers Arms0.6 km
- The Prince Albert1.0 km
- Thai Taste 770.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- bmv M5 Oldbury0.8 km
- Asylum E-Sports & VR Centre0.7 km
- Khwaish Ltd0.7 km
- The Indian Smokehouse Bar and Grill0.9 km
- Red Leaf Village0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Foresters Cafe0.8 km
- Aafee's Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Ching Yee Express0.5 km
- Eat Wise Takeaway1.0 km
- Little House of Chaii0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Birmingham0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.1 km
- The Hawthorns1.5 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
- Trinity Way (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B706JY · Data under Open Government Licence