Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 1AR.

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Population

487

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B66 1AR 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. B66 1AR's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 18% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B66 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

This is 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, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 B66 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00177474 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 1AR. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British16.5%
Asian / British Asian61.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.3%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B66 1AR has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6
Burglary4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils0.4 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.7 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils1.2 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils1.4 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.5 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.6 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.7 km
  • Brasshouse Lane Community Centre0.7 km
  • Chawla Sweets1.0 km
  • Desi 2 (Kitchen)1.0 km
  • Doux Desserts0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • A Malik Food Store0.8 km
  • AFG Supermarket1.0 km
  • Islam Food Store0.7 km
  • RK Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Shaandar Sweet Centre & Tandoor1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Desi 21.0 km
  • Thai Taste 770.6 km
  • The Vine Inn0.5 km
  • Night Inn0.8 km
  • West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricke0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dixi Express Limited1.0 km
  • Hawthorns Connect and Subway0.5 km
  • Oceana Fish Bar1.0 km
  • SFC0.6 km
  • Aroma1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mercure Birmingham0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.7 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.8 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.1 km