B70 9LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jervoise Street, 0.2km from Cordley 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 9LY 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £233k. 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 9LY are sourced from Output Area E00050531 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JERVOISE STREET, B70 9LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JERVOISE STREET, B70 9LY.
453
36
£ 35,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 9LY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B70 9LY spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 9LY. 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
£ 216,500
4 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 9LY is moderate at 72 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
George Salter Academy
Ryders Green Primary School
Hanbury Primary School
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Lodge Primary School
Hargate Primary School
Hateley Heath Academy
All Saints CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Railway Inn0.5 km
- The Ridgacre0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf Hotel0.5 km
- Soho Oak0.7 km
- The Old Hop Pole0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Momtaj Balti0.4 km
- Carters Green Fish Bar0.4 km
- George's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Grill N Shake0.5 km
- Hong Kong(464)0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- JS Convenience Store0.7 km
- Milus0.4 km
- Sameksha Traders0.7 km
- Shell Service Station West Browmich0.2 km
- Tantany Shop & Save0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Little Miss0.4 km
- Phoenix Cafe1.0 km
- Akash Balti also trading as Chaii Adda0.5 km
- Brandon Way Cafe0.9 km
- Lovely Food0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.3 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.8 km
- Dudley Port2.7 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B709LY · Data under Open Government Licence