B67 5AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gladys Road, 0.2km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 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 — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00050189 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLADYS ROAD, B67 5AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADYS ROAD, B67 5AW.
300
33
£ 44,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5AW 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
B67 5AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £178k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5AW. 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
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
£ 141,500
20 sales · Mean £ 147,167
Semi-Detached
£ 144,950
1 sales · Mean £ 144,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5AW has low crime rates — 42 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
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
Annie Lennard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Dalvair Pharmacy0.3 km
- Jennies Supermarket0.4 km
- Thimblemill Stores0.3 km
- KNN Mini Market0.9 km
- Coswise Food & Wines0.9 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.3 km
- The Bear Tavern0.4 km
- The Old Chapel Inn0.9 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.3 km
- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Wizz Natural Juices ‘N’ Caribbean Food Bar0.2 km
- Burger & Piri0.2 km
- Formula Jamaican Restaurant0.3 km
- Manila Flavours0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.8 km
- Burger & Sauce0.6 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.4 km
- Hamaran 9JA0.3 km
- Hello Cafe0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Maihan Bakery0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Polo Taste0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belmont Hotel1.0 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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