B66 1EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Pauls Road, 0.8km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B66 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00050838 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1EX.
490
33
£ 37,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 1EX 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.
Area Character
66% of B66 1EX'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 1EX. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B66 1EX has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
George Betts Primary Academy
Galton Valley Primary School
Crocketts Community Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Rood End Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Good Cheer Cellars0.0 km
- Pound Palace0.4 km
- Oldbury Road Post Office0.6 km
- Sarwar Foods0.9 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.6 km
- My Sandwich Club Ltd0.9 km
- Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.8 km
- Veggie Fellas1.0 km
- Aarons Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Stony Lane Chippy0.8 km
- Aroma0.5 km
- Oceana Fish Bar0.5 km
- Dixi Express Limited0.4 km
- F1 Pizza & Kebab / Baguette Bar0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Night Inn0.5 km
- Desi 20.3 km
- Old Talbot0.8 km
- The Ivy Bush0.6 km
- The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Gables0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Warley Superstore0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.2 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street0.9 km
- Smethwick1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B661EX · Data under Open Government Licence