Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BEARWOOD ROAD, B66 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEARWOOD ROAD, B66 4BJ.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 4BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B66 4BJ's 50% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

B66 4BJ is a mixed residential area on Bearwood Road, 0.4km from Bearwood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B66 4BJ offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00050209 (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 4BJ. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.3%
Asian / British Asian22.5%
Black / African / Caribbean11.8%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around B66 4BJ is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences188
Shoplifting156
Vehicle crime50
Other theft46
Burglary40

school Local Schools

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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.2 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.4 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.8 km
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George Dixon Primary School

Requires Improvement394 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.9 km
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George Dixon Academy

Requires Improvement992 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Burger & Piri0.7 km
  • Formula Jamaican Restaurant0.6 km
  • Manila Flavours0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.0 km
  • Le Le0.1 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Thimblemill Stores0.9 km
  • International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Micheals News0.8 km
  • U Misia0.8 km
  • Adas Meats0.5 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Bear Tavern0.2 km
  • The Dog Inn0.7 km
  • The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.6 km
  • Old House At Home0.9 km
  • The Kings Head0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bearwood Edge Coffee0.4 km
  • Burger & Sauce0.0 km
  • Dhamaka Street Food0.2 km
  • Hamaran 9JA0.4 km
  • Hello Cafe0.1 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
  • Polo Taste0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Dormy Hotel0.7 km
  • Woodlands Hotel0.9 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.4 km
  • Westbourne Lodge Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.1 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.5 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.2 km