Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B70 6NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 6NT.

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Population

574

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B70 6NT 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.

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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in B70 6NT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B70 6NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km 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 West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

The people who live in B70 6NT are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 6NT are sourced from Output Area E00051096 (shared with 46 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 6NT. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.8%
Asian / British Asian36.4%
Black / African / Caribbean25.6%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 6NT is moderate at 85 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.

Violence and sexual offences211
Shoplifting60
Vehicle crime53
Criminal damage and arson34
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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King George V Primary School

Good223 pupils0.6 km
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Lyng Primary School

Good500 pupils0.8 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils0.9 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.0 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils1.3 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Bromford Lane Post Office0.8 km
  • MSH Offl Licence0.9 km
  • Khan's Fish0.4 km
  • Londis Westgate Plaza0.7 km
  • New Look Retailers Ltd0.5 km
  • + 62 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • West Bromwich Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • Asylum E-Sports & VR Centre0.2 km
  • Great Western Cafe0.6 km
  • Khwaish Ltd0.2 km
  • The Indian Smokehouse Bar and Grill0.6 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Mings Palace0.8 km
  • Jerk & Grill0.7 km
  • Foresters Cafe0.7 km
  • El Classico Pizza0.6 km
  • Junction 1 Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The White Swan Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • The Billiard Hall0.7 km
  • The Interceptor0.7 km
  • Chacha Ka Dabba0.1 km
  • Prince of Wales0.2 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mercure Birmingham0.9 km
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich1.0 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.5 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley1.6 km
  • The Hawthorns2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Trinity Way (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • West Bromwich Central (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km