Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 1HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 1HE.

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Population

618

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Avg Age

34

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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 1HE 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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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

66% of B66 1HE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

B66 1HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from West Smethwick in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

For families considering a move, B66 1HE represents 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 primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k. 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 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00050835 (shared with 27 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 1HE. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.1%
Asian / British Asian66.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed17.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 197,500

2 sales · Mean £ 197,500

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

Crime around B66 1HE is moderate at 70 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 offences153
Drugs52
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.4 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.5 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils1.0 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils1.0 km
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Rood End Primary School

Requires Improvement492 pupils1.1 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils1.1 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • High Food Store0.8 km
  • Good Cheer Cellars0.4 km
  • Pound Palace0.7 km
  • Crumbs make Cake0.6 km
  • Khan's Vegetables0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • New Smethwick Kebab House0.7 km
  • Aroma0.8 km
  • Foresters Cafe1.0 km
  • Dixi Express Limited0.1 km
  • El Classico Pizza0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.3 km
  • bmv M5 Oldbury0.7 km
  • Chawla Sweets0.8 km
  • Desi 2 (Kitchen)0.1 km
  • Dessert Hut0.3 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Desi 20.1 km
  • The Ivy Bush0.4 km
  • The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Island Inn1.0 km
  • The British Queen (Kitchen)1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.4 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.2 km
  • Smethwick1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.4 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.4 km