Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

GREETS GREEN ROAD, B70 9EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREETS GREEN ROAD, B70 9EJ.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B70 9EJ 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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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B70 9EJ is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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.

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

B70 9EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greets Green Road, 0.6km from Ryders Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Greets Green and Lyng ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, B70 9EJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9EJ are sourced from Output Area E00050476 (shared with 19 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 9EJ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.1%
Asian / British Asian29.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

B70 9EJ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences54
Vehicle crime10
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils0.5 km
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Ryders Green Primary School

Good452 pupils0.7 km
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George Salter Academy

Good1362 pupils0.9 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.0 km
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The Meadows School

Good207 pupils1.2 km
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Lodge Primary School

Good457 pupils1.4 km
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Harvills Hawthorn Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Royal Naval Association Club0.8 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
  • The Yew Tree1.0 km
  • King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.3 km
  • The Fox & Goose0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • B&M Retail Limited1.0 km
  • D.S. Wines1.0 km
  • Harry's News, Off-Licence & Grocers0.7 km
  • Poundland Limited1.0 km
  • Sameksha Traders0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Boulder Central1.0 km
  • Nelly's Breakfast Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • Phoenix Cafe0.5 km
  • Glorious0.9 km
  • Jitterbugs Party World1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Tasty Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Frydays Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.3 km
  • George's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.7 km
  • Dudley Port1.8 km
  • Tipton3.0 km