B70 8HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Road, 0.3km from Lambert's End in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
For families considering a move, B70 8HL represents the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 8HL are sourced from Output Area E00050516 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK ROAD, B70 8HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, B70 8HL.
364
36
£ 35,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 8HL 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.
Area Character
B70 8HL is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 8HL. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 165,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 8HL has low crime rates — 29 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
Hanbury Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Lyng Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
George Salter Academy
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cielo1.0 km
- Great Western Cafe1.0 km
- Chickaros1.0 km
- More Life0.9 km
- Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Londis Westgate Plaza0.7 km
- Amelia Stores Limited0.6 km
- B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Bal's Wines0.8 km
- Bromford News and Wines Store0.3 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Billiard Hall0.9 km
- Railway Inn0.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel1.0 km
- Soho Oak0.4 km
- The Old Hop Pole0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.9 km
- Jerk & Grill0.9 km
- Momtaj Balti1.0 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Sunny & Dee's Traditional Chippy0.8 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley0.8 km
- Langley Green2.4 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.4 km
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