B70 9QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.1km from Carters Green in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within West Bromwich Central ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B70 9QW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 69% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 9QW are sourced from Output Area E00177477 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, B70 9QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, B70 9QW.
410
29
£ 37,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B70 9QW 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
With 65% social renting, B70 9QW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B70 9QW. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B70 9QW is moderate at 70 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
Shireland Biomedical Utc
Hargate Primary School
Lodge Primary School
Ryders Green Primary School
George Salter Academy
Hanbury Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
King George V Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- GAME Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Ghosia Mini Market0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Moss Evans and Sons1.0 km
- Poundbakery0.8 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn West Bromwich0.7 km
- Travel Lodge0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Angels Gentlemens Club0.7 km
- The Clock House - (Pub Only)0.2 km
- Merry Go Round0.3 km
- Horse & Jockey0.9 km
- The Queen's Head0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Daisy Delights1.0 km
- Domain Plaza/Restaurant0.6 km
- Funky Monkeys0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Big John's0.4 km
- Chicking0.9 km
- Pizza Gate (prev Meal Deal)0.7 km
- Momtaj Balti0.1 km
- Carters Green Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Food Stores0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- Poundland1.0 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.8 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.8 km
- Dudley Port3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Dartmouth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
- Dudley Street Guns Village (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B709QW · Data under Open Government Licence