B70 7EU is an up-and-coming urban area on Lyng Lane, 0.7km from Park Street in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 7EU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. 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 7EU are sourced from Output Area E00050515 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNG LANE, B70 7EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNG LANE, B70 7EU.
277
34
£ 33,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 7EU 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 7EU has a significant social housing presence — 44% 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 7EU. The average age is 33.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
2 sales · Mean £ 208,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 7EU is above average at 125 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
25 nearby- West Bromwich Albion Supporters Club0.7 km
- The Clock House - Kitchen0.8 km
- The Vine0.8 km
- The White Swan Bar and Grill0.3 km
- The Billiard Hall0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.6 km
- Hong Kong(464)1.0 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Mings Palace0.3 km
- Viva la smash0.8 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Bromford Lane Post Office0.2 km
- MSH Offl Licence0.4 km
- Khan's Fish0.3 km
- Londis Westgate Plaza0.1 km
- New Look Retailers Ltd0.4 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda1.0 km
- Mayur Catering Services Ltd0.9 km
- West Bromwich Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Asylum E-Sports & VR Centre0.5 km
- Great Western Cafe0.4 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 Lodge0.8 km
- Premier Inn West Bromwich0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.3 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.9 km
- Langley Green2.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Bromwich Central (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Lodge Road-West Bromwich Town Hall (Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B707EU · Data under Open Government Licence