B70 9JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ireland 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 9JG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 rates are low here at 36 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 9JG are sourced from Output Area E00168237 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B70 9JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B70 9JG.
382
50
£ 32,700 /yr
14%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 9JG 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
B70 9JG has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 9JG. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B70 9JG has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
George Salter Academy
Hargate Primary School
Lyng Primary School
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Khan's Fish0.9 km
- Londis Westgate Plaza0.7 km
- New Look Retailers Ltd1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Milus0.5 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Billiard Hall0.7 km
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.5 km
- The White Swan Bar and Grill0.7 km
- Soho Oak0.1 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Great Western Cafe0.8 km
- Little Miss0.5 km
- Chickaros0.7 km
- More Life0.6 km
- Sandwell College Central 6th0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.5 km
- Aldi Food Stores0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.5 km
- Jerk & Grill0.7 km
- Momtaj Balti0.5 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Sunny & Dee's Traditional Chippy1.0 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn West Bromwich1.0 km
- Travel Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.3 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.6 km
- Langley Green2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
- Lodge Road-West Bromwich Town Hall (Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B709JG · Data under Open Government Licence