B66 4LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Capethorn Road, 0.5km from Cape Hill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.8% year-on-year. 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 4LZ are sourced from Output Area E00050874 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPETHORN ROAD, B66 4LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPETHORN ROAD, B66 4LZ.
420
31
£ 33,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 4LZ 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.
Area Character
B66 4LZ has a highly multicultural community character — 48% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 4LZ. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 122,500
8 sales · Mean £ 116,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B66 4LZ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shireland Technology Primary School
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Victoria Park Primary
Bearwood Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Crocketts Community Primary School
Cape Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Desi Sweet Centre Limited0.8 km
- Cape Hill Mini Market0.6 km
- KNN Mini Market0.2 km
- KookieD's Grocery Store0.8 km
- Smethwick Continental Supermarket0.9 km
- + 78 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Teapot Cafe0.8 km
- Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd0.7 km
- Barberista0.4 km
- Gabi & Cri0.1 km
- Mummy's Corner0.2 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.5 km
- Go Fresh Market0.4 km
- Maihan Bakery0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Arden News0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Amritsari Tarka0.9 km
- Eagles Caribbean Take Away0.3 km
- Kashmir Grill House0.5 km
- Royals0.4 km
- Sukh Sweet Centre Limited0.4 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Victoria Suite0.5 km
- Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.9 km
- Smethwick Conservative Club0.9 km
- Smethwick Cricket & Athletic C1.0 km
- Smethwick Labour Club0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.0 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.4 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B664LZ · Data under Open Government Licence