Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

KINSEY ROAD, B66 4SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINSEY ROAD, B66 4SN.

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Population

480

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 4SN 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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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Average age 28, 52% renting. B66 4SN has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending up 70.2% year-on-year.

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

B66 4SN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kinsey Road, 0.7km from Cape Hill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 70.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4SN are sourced from Output Area E00168200 (shared with 9 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 4SN. The average age is 27.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.7%
Asian / British Asian37.1%
Black / African / Caribbean21.2%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 108,000

11 sales · Mean £ 104,236

Detached

£ 169,000

2 sales · Mean £ 169,000

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

Crime around B66 4SN is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences312
Vehicle crime72
Anti-social behaviour52
Other theft44
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.2 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.4 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.6 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.7 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.8 km
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Oasis Academy Foundry

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Chanco (Garages) Limited0.8 km
  • Tani Sklep0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Fresh Fish Daily0.4 km
  • International Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 75 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Shireland Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.4 km
  • Smethwick Mencap Social Club0.9 km
  • The Victoria Suite0.6 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Cape Hill Exchange0.6 km
  • Mr Shaks Fish & Chips & Grill0.6 km
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Tahini Grill Ltd0.5 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.2 km
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.3 km
  • Frittella0.7 km
  • Pizza GoGo Smethwick0.6 km
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.3 km
  • Tariq Sweet Centre0.3 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl Uk Gmbh1.0 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Go Fresh Market0.8 km
  • Maihan Bakery0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.3 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.6 km
  • The Hawthorns2.1 km