B66 1HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Pauls Road, 0.4km from West Smethwick in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
Day-to-day life in B66 1HA has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 9.5% year-on-year. 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 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00050832 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1HA.
429
36
£ 37,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 1HA 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
Cultural diversity defines B66 1HA — 64% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 1HA. The average age is 35.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 242,500
6 sales · Mean £ 246,500
Detached
£ 212,500
2 sales · Mean £ 212,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B66 1HA is moderate at 76 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
George Betts Primary Academy
Rood End Primary School
Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Galton Valley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- High Food Store1.0 km
- Buy and Save0.9 km
- Good Cheer Cellars0.5 km
- Pound Palace0.9 km
- Crumbs make Cake0.8 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Warley Superstore0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- New Smethwick Kebab House0.9 km
- Aroma1.0 km
- Foresters Cafe1.0 km
- Dixi Express Limited0.3 km
- El Classico Pizza0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.1 km
- bmv M5 Oldbury0.7 km
- Chawla Sweets0.9 km
- Desi 2 (Kitchen)0.3 km
- Dessert Hut0.2 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Gables0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Desi 20.3 km
- The Ivy Bush0.2 km
- The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.2 km
- The Island Inn1.0 km
- The British Queen (Kitchen)0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.6 km
- Langley Green1.3 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B661HA · Data under Open Government Licence