B67 5DS is a mixed residential area on Bishopton Road, 0.5km from Warley Woods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 26.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00050213 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPTON ROAD, B67 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPTON ROAD, B67 5DS.
253
38
£ 44,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 38, B67 5DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 26.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5DS. The average age is 38.3. 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
£ 233,250
20 sales · Mean £ 229,645
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
Flat
£ 77,500
2 sales · Mean £ 77,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B67 5DS is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lordswood Boys' School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Bearwood Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Abbey Infant School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Lightwoods Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.7 km
- The Bear Tavern0.4 km
- The Dog Inn0.4 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.6 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- An Indian Affair0.6 km
- Brasilportu0.8 km
- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.1 km
- Burger & Sauce0.3 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.4 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- MFG Bearwood Service Station0.5 km
- Thimblemill Stores0.9 km
- 24/7 Fitness0.4 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.4 km
- Bearwood Express1.0 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.4 km
- Polo Taste0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Le Le0.3 km
- Luigi's Pizza & Pasta0.3 km
- Neelams Kebab House also Trading as Neelams Pizza0.4 km
- Thimblemill Chippy0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belmont Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.3 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.6 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B675DS · Data under Open Government Licence