Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BS 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

The IMD places B66 1BS among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. 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 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

Within the B66 district, this postcode is characterised by 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 industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 B66 1BS 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 1BS. 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)

Crime around B66 1BS is moderate at 54 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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Drugs28
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.6 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.8 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils1.0 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils1.1 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Good Cheer Cellars0.3 km
  • Pound Palace0.5 km
  • High Food Store0.5 km
  • AFG Supermarket0.5 km
  • Gills Meat and Poultry0.8 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.8 km
  • bmv M5 Oldbury1.0 km
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.9 km
  • Aarons Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Aroma0.5 km
  • New Smethwick Kebab House0.5 km
  • Oceana Fish Bar0.5 km
  • SFC0.8 km
  • Dixi Express Limited0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Blue Gates0.7 km
  • The Cricketers Arms1.0 km
  • Night Inn0.4 km
  • Desi 20.4 km
  • Old Talbot0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.1 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.9 km
  • The Hawthorns1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.1 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.1 km