B67 5EA is a safe, established residential area on Lightwoods Hill, 0.3km from Warley Woods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B67 5EA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00050219 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EA.
271
42
£ 44,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5EA 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B67 5EA combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£590k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £590k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5EA. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 447,000
5 sales · Mean £ 431,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5EA has low crime rates — 31 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
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Lordswood Boys' School
Abbey Infant School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Bearwood Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Tasty & Unique0.6 km
- Abbey Fish Bar0.8 km
- Baneli Baguette0.9 km
- Bearwood Chop Suey Bar0.8 km
- Bearwood Pizza and Peri Peri Limited0.7 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- MFG Bearwood Service Station0.9 km
- Adas Meats1.0 km
- Bearwood Community Bakery0.8 km
- Cake Inn0.6 km
- Costa (Bearwood)0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Amber Tavern0.9 km
- Old House At Home0.9 km
- The Kings Head0.7 km
- Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.7 km
- Craft Inn Limited0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- 520 Cafe0.9 km
- A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food0.9 km
- Anajen Cafe in the Woods0.4 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.8 km
- Bearwood Chapel Community Cafe0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.6 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.9 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: B675EA · Data under Open Government Licence