B67 5AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rawlings Road, 0.2km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B67 5AD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00050189 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAWLINGS ROAD, B67 5AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAWLINGS ROAD, B67 5AD.
300
33
£ 44,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5AD 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B67 5AD — age 33, 46% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5AD. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 162,475
28 sales · Mean £ 163,014
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5AD has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bearwood Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Abbey Infant School
Abbey Junior School
Shireland Technology Primary School
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Lordswood Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Bal Superstore0.5 km
- International Supermarket0.2 km
- Makola Market0.9 km
- Micheals News0.2 km
- U Misia0.3 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Old Chapel Inn0.8 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.2 km
- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.7 km
- The Kings Head0.9 km
- Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Kashmir Cottage0.1 km
- Obama1 Restaurant Ltd0.9 km
- Sagar Sweet Centre0.4 km
- 520 Cafe0.3 km
- A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food0.3 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Polo Taste0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Maihan Bakery0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd0.1 km
- Evergreen Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Mario's Catch0.5 km
- Abbey Fish Bar0.3 km
- Baneli Baguette0.3 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belmont Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.5 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.9 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B675AD · Data under Open Government Licence