Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

JOHNSTON STREET, B70 7LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNSTON STREET, B70 7LN.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B70 7LN 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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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B70 7LN has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B70 7LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Johnston Street, 1.0km from Broadwell 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 7LN is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. 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 7LN are sourced from Output Area E00050526 (shared with 6 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 7LN. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.5%
Asian / British Asian30.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 143,375

4 sales · Mean £ 133,687

Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

Terraced

£ 143,500

2 sales · Mean £ 143,500

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

B70 7LN has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences127
Drugs18
Possession of weapons17
Vehicle crime16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils0.3 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils0.4 km
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Lyng Primary School

Good500 pupils0.4 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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King George V Primary School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.2 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Aujla Supermarket0.7 km
  • Crumbs make Cake0.7 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box - West Bromwich0.7 km
  • Home From Home0.7 km
  • Koziol The Greengrocer0.6 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Chacha Ka Dabba0.6 km
  • Prince of Wales0.6 km
  • The White Swan Bar and Grill0.7 km
  • West Bromwich Albion Supporters Club0.9 km
  • The New Flower Pot Bar & Grill0.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • bmv M5 Oldbury0.4 km
  • West Bromwich Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • Dessert Hut1.0 km
  • Sandwell College0.2 km
  • Sarby's Diner0.4 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Foresters Cafe0.2 km
  • Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Mings Palace0.9 km
  • El Classico Pizza0.3 km
  • F1 Pizza & Kebab / Baguette Bar1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.2 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.3 km
  • Langley Green2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Trinity Way (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km