Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 1BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

562

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 1BT 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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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B66 1BT has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B66 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 1BT 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00050825 (shared with 40 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 1BT. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.2%
Asian / British Asian52.2%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

B66 1BT has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Drugs13
Other theft12
Vehicle crime11
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils0.7 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.8 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.1 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils1.2 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.3 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Good Cheer Cellars0.5 km
  • Pound Palace0.8 km
  • Crumbs make Cake0.3 km
  • Khan's Vegetables0.9 km
  • Mibsons West Bromwich Ltd0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.8 km
  • bmv M5 Oldbury0.6 km
  • Chawla Sweets0.9 km
  • Desi 2 (Kitchen)0.3 km
  • Dessert Hut0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Aroma0.9 km
  • Foresters Cafe0.8 km
  • Dixi Express Limited0.3 km
  • El Classico Pizza0.6 km
  • F1 Pizza & Kebab / Baguette Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Desi 20.3 km
  • The Ivy Bush0.8 km
  • The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.8 km
  • The New Flower Pot Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • The Sportsman Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.3 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.3 km
  • The Hawthorns1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.3 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.3 km
  • Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop)0.5 km