Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B70 9AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 9AE.

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Population

580

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B70 9AE 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.

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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B70 9AE has a highly multicultural community character — 61% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 33 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

B70 9AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Mayer's Green in West Bromwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

B70 9AE 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 administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9AE are sourced from Output Area E00051094 (shared with 21 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 9AE. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.5%
Asian / British Asian60.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.8%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around B70 9AE is above average at 103 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.

Violence and sexual offences208
Shoplifting84
Criminal damage and arson47
Vehicle crime46
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Shireland Biomedical Utc

Requires Improvement178 pupils0.2 km
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Hargate Primary School

Outstanding495 pupils0.4 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils0.8 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.9 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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King George V Primary School

Good223 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Merry Go Round0.4 km
  • Soho Oak0.6 km
  • The Old Hop Pole0.2 km
  • Halfway House0.8 km
  • The Clock House - Kitchen0.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

74 nearby
  • Sandwell Hospital Friends Of Hospital0.9 km
  • Agewell CIC0.9 km
  • Valley Convenience Limited0.8 km
  • AA Stores Grafton Road0.7 km
  • JS Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 69 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Costa Coffee - Main Receiption0.9 km
  • Little Miss0.3 km
  • Chickaros0.4 km
  • More Life0.4 km
  • Sandwell College Central 6th0.6 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Carters Green Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Grill N Shake0.3 km
  • Hong Kong(464)0.2 km
  • Jade Garden0.1 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Food Stores0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.1 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.4 km
  • Premier Inn West Bromwich0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.8 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.7 km
  • The Hawthorns3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • Lodge Road-West Bromwich Town Hall (Metro Stop)0.5 km