Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

DARTMOUTH ROAD, B66 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTMOUTH ROAD, B66 1BL.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 1BL 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B66 1BL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B66 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dartmouth Road, 0.3km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

This 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, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00050829 (shared with 16 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 1BL. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.4%
Asian / British Asian79.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

B66 1BL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8
Vehicle crime8
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.5 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils0.5 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils1.4 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils1.4 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Good Cheer Cellars0.9 km
  • Pound Palace0.8 km
  • High Food Store0.8 km
  • Vrajhari Retail Limited0.4 km
  • Lifestyle Express1.0 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Blue Gates0.9 km
  • West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricke0.8 km
  • Old Talbot1.0 km
  • Thai Taste 770.9 km
  • The Vine Inn0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.8 km
  • New Smethwick Kebab House0.8 km
  • Aroma0.8 km
  • Fish King Birmingham Kebab House0.9 km
  • Hawthorns Connect and Subway0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Wattville Cafe1.0 km
  • Aarons Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
  • Brasshouse Lane Community Centre0.5 km
  • Chawla Sweets0.8 km
  • Doux Desserts0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.5 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.8 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
  • The Hawthorns Rail Station0.5 km