B70 9LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whyley Street, 0.1km from Guns Village 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 9LX 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 9LX are sourced from Output Area E00050531 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHYLEY STREET, B70 9LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHYLEY STREET, B70 9LX.
453
36
£ 35,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 9LX 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 9LX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 9LX. The average age is 36.0. 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: 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
Terraced
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 112,666
Detached
£ 190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 9LX is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Ryders Green Primary School
George Salter Academy
Hanbury Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Hargate Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Lyng Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Dino Supermarket0.5 km
- News Plus0.2 km
- R. Bange Stores0.9 km
- Super Polo0.5 km
- JS Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cielo0.4 km
- UK Shawarma Ltd0.5 km
- Little Miss0.5 km
- Phoenix Cafe0.9 km
- More Life1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- Aldi Food Stores0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- Momtaj Balti0.4 km
- Big John's0.3 km
- Carters Green Fish Bar0.5 km
- George's Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Railway Inn0.4 km
- The Ridgacre0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.5 km
- Soho Oak0.5 km
- The Old Hop Pole0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.6 km
- Dudley Port2.7 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
- Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B709LX · Data under Open Government Licence