Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BD.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B67 5BD 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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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B67 5BD is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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

B67 5BD is a mixed residential area on Lightwoods Road, 0.4km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.

For families considering a move, B67 5BD represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00050211 (shared with 5 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 B67 5BD. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.4%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

13 sales · Mean £ 226,034

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

Crime around B67 5BD is moderate at 66 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 offences143
Shoplifting136
Other theft44
Vehicle crime40
Burglary37

school Local Schools

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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.3 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.4 km
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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.4 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils0.9 km
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George Dixon Primary School

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Burger & Piri0.6 km
  • Formula Jamaican Restaurant0.6 km
  • Manila Flavours0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Le Le0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Thimblemill Stores0.8 km
  • Coswise Food & Wines1.0 km
  • 24/7 Fitness0.4 km
  • Alan Warwick Butchers0.2 km
  • Bearwood Chemists0.8 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
  • The Kings Head0.4 km
  • Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.1 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bearwood Edge Coffee0.4 km
  • Burger & Sauce0.2 km
  • Dhamaka Street Food0.2 km
  • Hamaran 9JA0.3 km
  • Hello Cafe0.2 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
  • Polo Taste0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Belmont Hotel0.6 km
  • Dormy Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.0 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.4 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.1 km