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.
B66 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 1HE.
618
34
£ 37,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
George Betts Primary Academy
Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Rood End Primary School
Galton Valley Primary School
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Warley Superstore0.5 km
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Gables0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B661HE · Data under Open Government Licence