B67 5EB is a safe, established residential area on Lightwoods Hill, 0.2km from Lightwoods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B67 5EB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, up 5.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00050219 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EB.
271
42
£ 44,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5EB 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
B67 5EB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £437k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5EB. 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
£ 437,500
5 sales · Mean £ 432,094
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5EB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Abbey Junior School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Infant School
Lordswood Boys' School
Bearwood Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Bear Tavern0.9 km
- The Dog Inn0.3 km
- The Court Oak0.9 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.9 km
- Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.4 km
- Burger & Sauce0.8 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.9 km
- Hello Cafe0.8 km
- Mi Tierra0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- Central Midland Co-Operative Society1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- Le Le0.8 km
- Luigi's Pizza & Pasta0.8 km
- Neelams Kebab House also Trading as Neelams Pizza0.8 km
- Naked Chicken0.7 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- 24/7 Fitness0.9 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.9 km
- Bearwood Halal Meat Mini-Market0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Desi Sweet Centre1.0 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.7 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street3.0 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B675EB · Data under Open Government Licence