Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ADAMS CLOSE, B66 1HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADAMS CLOSE, B66 1HD.

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Population

429

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Avg Age

36

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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 1HD 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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2/10
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5/10
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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

B66 1HD has a highly multicultural community character — 64% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 36 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 38.7% year-on-year.

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

B66 1HD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Adams Close, 0.4km from West Smethwick in Smethwick. 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, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.7% 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 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00050832 (shared with 15 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 1HD. 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

White / British17.8%
Asian / British Asian64.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 64,000

7 sales · Mean £ 68,035

Semi-Detached

£ 123,500

2 sales · Mean £ 123,500

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

Crime around B66 1HD is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Drugs40
Shoplifting29
Other theft19
Public order15

school Local Schools

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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils1.0 km
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Rood End Primary School

Requires Improvement492 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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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils1.1 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • High Food Store1.0 km
  • Buy and Save1.0 km
  • Good Cheer Cellars0.5 km
  • Pound Palace0.9 km
  • Crumbs make Cake0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • New Smethwick Kebab House0.9 km
  • Aroma1.0 km
  • Foresters Cafe0.9 km
  • Dixi Express Limited0.2 km
  • El Classico Pizza0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.2 km
  • bmv M5 Oldbury0.6 km
  • Chawla Sweets0.9 km
  • Desi 2 (Kitchen)0.2 km
  • Dessert Hut0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Desi 20.2 km
  • The Ivy Bush0.3 km
  • The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Island Inn0.9 km
  • The British Queen (Kitchen)0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.5 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.4 km
  • Langley Green1.4 km