Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 1BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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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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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, B66 1BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B66 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from St. Silas in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 1BB 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. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00050829 (shared with 16 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 1BB. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British6.4%
Asian / British Asian79.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

B66 1BB has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.4 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils0.5 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.3 km
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils1.4 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils1.4 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • AFG Supermarket0.8 km
  • Gills Meat and Poultry0.9 km
  • Islam Food Store0.3 km
  • RK Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Shaandar Sweet Centre & Tandoor0.8 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Night Inn0.6 km
  • The Blue Gates0.9 km
  • West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricke0.9 km
  • Old Talbot0.9 km
  • The Vine Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick1.0 km
  • The Latin Cafe0.7 km
  • Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)0.9 km
  • Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Oceana Fish Bar0.8 km
  • SFC0.2 km
  • Aroma0.8 km
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.5 km
  • New Smethwick Kebab House0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.4 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.8 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop)0.3 km
  • The Hawthorns Rail Station0.3 km