Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, B66 3NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, B66 3NU.

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Population

608

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 3NU 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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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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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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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B66 3NU has a highly multicultural community character — 69% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B66 3NU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Smethwick in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B66 3NU offers 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 3NU are sourced from Output Area E00050859 (shared with 8 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 3NU. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.5%
Asian / British Asian69.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.8%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

2 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

B66 3NU has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences176
Criminal damage and arson33
Vehicle crime27
Anti-social behaviour20
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils0.3 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.7 km
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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.7 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.7 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils0.9 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Arian Food Store0.8 km
  • Chanco (Garages) Limited1.0 km
  • Tani Sklep0.6 km
  • 100% News and Booze0.8 km
  • Desi Sweet Centre Limited0.2 km
  • + 75 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Bake and Take0.7 km
  • Ama Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cafe (Compass Group)0.6 km
  • Cape Hill Exchange0.7 km
  • Mr Shaks Fish & Chips & Grill0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Arden News0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Go Fresh Market0.4 km
  • Maihan Bakery0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Akash Pizza0.9 km
  • Cape Hill Chippy1.0 km
  • New City0.9 km
  • Aroma1.0 km
  • Dixi Chicken0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Shireland Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • The Blue Gates0.8 km
  • Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.2 km
  • Smethwick Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Smethwick Cricket & Athletic C0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick0.3 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.7 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.5 km