B67 5DY is a mixed residential area on Lightwoods Hill, 0.4km from Warley Woods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00050219 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5DY.
271
42
£ 44,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 42, B67 5DY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5DY. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 248,500
8 sales · Mean £ 253,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B67 5DY is moderate at 73 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
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Lordswood Boys' School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Bearwood Primary School
Abbey Infant School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Lightwoods Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Tasty & Unique0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Le Le0.4 km
- Luigi's Pizza & Pasta0.4 km
- Neelams Kebab House also Trading as Neelams Pizza0.5 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.6 km
- The Bear Tavern0.6 km
- The Dog Inn0.3 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.7 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- An Indian Affair0.5 km
- Brasilportu0.9 km
- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.0 km
- Burger & Sauce0.5 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.6 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- MFG Bearwood Service Station0.7 km
- 24/7 Fitness0.5 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.5 km
- Bearwood Halal Meat Mini-Market0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Polo Taste1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belmont Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.4 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.8 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B675DY · Data under Open Government Licence