B70 8BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Mayer's Green 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 8BB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 8% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 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 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00168237 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 8BB.
382
50
£ 32,700 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 8BB 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
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in B70 8BB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 8BB. The average age is 50.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 8BB is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lodge Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Ryders Green Primary School
Lyng Primary School
Hargate Primary School
George Salter Academy
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Merry Go Round0.8 km
- Railway Inn0.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.5 km
- The White Swan Bar and Grill0.5 km
- West Bromwich Albion Supporters Club0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Momtaj Balti0.5 km
- Bromford Lane Fish Bar0.7 km
- Carters Green Fish Bar0.6 km
- Grill N Shake0.6 km
- Hong Kong(464)0.5 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- One Below Retail Limited0.9 km
- Bromford Lane Post Office0.5 km
- MSH Offl Licence0.5 km
- Zawsze Tutaj0.5 km
- Milus0.6 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda0.5 km
- Brandon Way Cafe0.9 km
- Lovely Food0.6 km
- Mayur Catering Services Ltd0.5 km
- West Bromwich Leisure Centre0.4 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Heron Frozen Foods Limited0.9 km
- + 1 more
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 Level2.5 km
- Langley Green2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Lodge Road-West Bromwich Town Hall (Metro Stop)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B708BB · Data under Open Government Licence