B67 7LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holly Lane, 0.7km from Rood End in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B67 7LB represents the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 7LB are sourced from Output Area E00050840 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY LANE, B67 7LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY LANE, B67 7LB.
462
36
£ 37,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 7LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B67 7LB has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 7LB. The average age is 35.6. 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
£ 157,500
2 sales · Mean £ 157,500
Semi-Detached
£ 173,500
6 sales · Mean £ 181,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 7LB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
George Betts Primary Academy
Rood End Primary School
Crocketts Community Primary School
Galton Valley Primary School
Bristnall Hall Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- 100% News and Booze0.6 km
- High Food Store0.8 km
- Buy and Save0.9 km
- Good Cheer Cellars0.5 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Blue Gates0.9 km
- Desi 20.7 km
- Old Talbot1.0 km
- The Ivy Bush0.5 km
- The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Starlight cafe0.6 km
- West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.5 km
- Aarons Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Chawla Sweets0.7 km
- Desi 2 (Kitchen)0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Warley Superstore0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- New Smethwick Kebab House0.7 km
- Angella Caribbean Takeaway1.0 km
- Kebab Land0.8 km
- Stony Lane Chippy0.6 km
- Aroma0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Gables0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.7 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.1 km
- Smethwick1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B677LB · Data under Open Government Licence