Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

IRELAND GREEN ROAD, B70 8QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRELAND GREEN ROAD, B70 8QP.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B70 8QP 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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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B70 8QP has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B70 8QP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ireland Green Road, 0.2km from Lambert's End 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 8QP is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k. 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 8QP are sourced from Output Area E00050513 (shared with 9 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 8QP. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.1%
Asian / British Asian45.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 19%
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

Detached

£ 346,000

3 sales · Mean £ 310,833

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

B70 8QP has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences126
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils0.1 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils0.3 km
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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.8 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.8 km
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Lyng Primary School

Good500 pupils0.8 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils1.0 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils1.1 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Dino Supermarket0.9 km
  • News Plus0.9 km
  • Super Polo0.9 km
  • Londis Westgate Plaza0.7 km
  • Milus0.9 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Cielo0.8 km
  • UK Shawarma Ltd0.9 km
  • Great Western Cafe1.0 km
  • Little Miss0.9 km
  • Chickaros0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Billiard Hall0.9 km
  • Railway Inn0.4 km
  • The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.8 km
  • Soho Oak0.3 km
  • The Old Hop Pole0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Caspian Pizza0.8 km
  • Jerk & Grill0.9 km
  • Momtaj Balti0.8 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Sunny & Dee's Traditional Chippy0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.0 km
  • Langley Green2.5 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km