27,772TOTAL POPULATION
10,542HOUSEHOLDS
14.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£24,960AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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B70 POSTCODE REGION

Birmingham (B70)

The B70 postcode area is located in the Birmingham postcode town region, within the county of West Midlands, and contains a total of 1326 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the B70 postcode area, including Alcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Cradley Heath, Halesowen, Henley-In-Arden, Oldbury, Redditch, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Solihull, Studley, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, West Bromwich which come under the local authority of the Sandwell Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 7% of people in B70 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of B70 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The B70 postcode is part of the Birmingham district in the UK. It covers the areas of West Bromwich, Tipton, Great Barr and Black Lake.

West Bromwich is an industrial town that is part of the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands of England. It is located between junction 1 of the M5 motorway and the A41 road. West Bromwich is best known for its football team, West Bromwich Albion, and is also home to the Hawthorns Shopping Centre.

Tipton is a town and a civil parish in the West Midlands county of England. It is located in the Sandwell borough of the West Midlands city region and is part of the Black Country. The area has a rich industrial heritage, and is historically known for its production of nails, hardware and iron and steel products.

Great Barr is a popular borough of Birmingham, and is located to the north of the city. It is known for its open green spaces thanks to its numerous parks and gardens. The borough is home to a variety of independent shops, supermarkets and leisure activities.

Black Lake is an up-and-coming area in the eastern part of Birmingham and occupies the area of the former Cadburys factory. It is home to a rapidly growing residential area, with both terraces and detached homes being available.

The B70 postcode covers a diverse range of areas, each with its own unique attractions and cultural offerings. The postcode is easily accessible due to its proximity to the M5 motorway and the A41 road. It is a bustling area that offers a great mix of retail, residential and leisure opportunities to appeal to a wide range of tastes.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78%WORKING
  • 22%UNEMPLOYED

22% of people in B70 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 7%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 46%DE

According to census records, 7% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 48%WHITE
  • 52%NON-WHITE

48% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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B70West Midlands

West Midlands

The county of West Midlands

B70 is located in the county of West Midlands, in England.

West Midlands has a total population of 2,864,900, making it the 2nd largest county in the UK.

West Midlands has a total area of 348 square miles, and a population density of 3177 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

West Midlands Postal Town Map
Outward CodeB70
Postal TownBirmingham
MSOA NameSandwell 018
LSOA NameSandwell 018A
CountyWest Midlands
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySandwell
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

B70 Electoral Wards

The postal region of B70, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Balls Hill
Black Lake
Charlemont
Churchfield
Friar Park
Golds Green
Guns Village
Hall Green
Harvills Hawthorn
Hateley Heath
Hill Top
Lambert's End
Mayer's Green
Mesty Croft
Stone Cross
Swan Village
West Bromwich
Browse Postcodes in B70

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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