B66 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dartmouth Road, 0.5km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
Day-to-day life in B66 1BG has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 17 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00177474 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARTMOUTH ROAD, B66 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTMOUTH ROAD, B66 1BG.
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£ 37,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 1BG 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.
Area Character
B66 1BG is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 1BG. 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
Economic Activity
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 1BG has low crime rates — 17 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
Sandwell Academy
Galton Valley Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Wattville Primary School
George Betts Primary Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
Devonshire Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Good Cheer Cellars0.7 km
- Pound Palace0.8 km
- High Food Store0.8 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.7 km
- B G Newsagents0.7 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Mercure Birmingham0.9 km
- The Gables0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Blue Gates1.0 km
- West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricke0.7 km
- Desi 20.8 km
- Thai Taste 770.8 km
- The Vine Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Warley Superstore0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Smethwick Kebab House0.8 km
- Aroma0.8 km
- Dixi Express Limited0.8 km
- Fish King Birmingham Kebab House0.9 km
- Hawthorns Connect and Subway0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Brasshouse Lane Community Centre0.6 km
- Chawla Sweets0.8 km
- Desi 2 (Kitchen)0.8 km
- Doux Desserts0.7 km
- Starbucks West Bromwich0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.5 km
- The Hawthorns0.8 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B661BG · Data under Open Government Licence