Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BRASSHOUSE LANE, B66 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRASSHOUSE LANE, B66 1BA.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B66 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

78% of B66 1BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B66 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brasshouse Lane, 0.1km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B66 1BA offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k. 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 B66 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00177412 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 1BA. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.2%
Asian / British Asian77.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 204,500

1 sales · Mean £ 204,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B66 1BA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences96
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.0 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils0.9 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils1.0 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils1.1 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • AFG Supermarket0.5 km
  • Gills Meat and Poultry0.5 km
  • Islam Food Store0.4 km
  • RK Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Samra Stores0.9 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Night Inn0.3 km
  • The Blue Gates0.5 km
  • Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.9 km
  • Smethwick Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Smethwick Labour Club1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Punjabi Sweet and Curry House1.0 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.6 km
  • The Latin Cafe0.7 km
  • Veggie Fellas0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Amritsari Tarka0.9 km
  • Mi Buns Limited0.8 km
  • Oceana Fish Bar0.5 km
  • SFC0.2 km
  • Aroma0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.5 km
  • The Hawthorns0.7 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station0.5 km