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.
LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BD.
309
36
£ 44,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bearwood Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Lordswood Boys' School
Abbey Junior School
Abbey Infant School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
George Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.1 km
- Polo Taste0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B675BD · Data under Open Government Licence