Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 3JS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 3JS.

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Population

450

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B66 3JS 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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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B66 3JS has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B66 3JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Merryhill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 3JS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3JS are sourced from Output Area E00177425 (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 3JS. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.6%
Asian / British Asian34.4%
Black / African / Caribbean39.9%
Other / Mixed19.1%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around B66 3JS is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences298
Public order70
Other theft55
Vehicle crime42
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.3 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.4 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.6 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.9 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils1.0 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Cape Hill Mini Market0.8 km
  • KookieD's Grocery Store0.5 km
  • Samra Stores0.6 km
  • Smethwick Continental Supermarket1.0 km
  • Sams Authentic Foodstore0.7 km
  • + 70 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd1.0 km
  • Barberista0.9 km
  • Punjabi Sweet and Curry House0.9 km
  • The Latin Cafe1.0 km
  • BRRGRR Birmingham0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Go Fresh Market0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Amritsari Tarka1.0 km
  • Kashmir Grill House0.9 km
  • Mi Buns Limited0.8 km
  • Royals0.8 km
  • Sukh Sweet Centre Limited0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Caribbean Delight0.7 km
  • Community Action Project0.3 km
  • Seven Stars On Cape Hill0.7 km
  • The Robin Pub0.6 km
  • Soho Foundary Tavern0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.0 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.1 km
  • The Hawthorns1.5 km