Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

GREAT ARTHUR STREET, B66 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT ARTHUR STREET, B66 1DH.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 1DH 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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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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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 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 35% 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 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Arthur Street, 0.3km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 1DH 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 35% 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 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00050814 (shared with 7 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 1DH. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.6%
Asian / British Asian66.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 1DH has low crime rates — 43 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 offences154
Drugs36
Vehicle crime22
Possession of weapons15
Robbery13

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.3 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils0.8 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils0.9 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.9 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Aroma0.2 km
  • Amritsari Tarka1.0 km
  • Mi Buns Limited0.9 km
  • Oceana Fish Bar0.2 km
  • SFC0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • AFG Supermarket0.2 km
  • Gills Meat and Poultry0.4 km
  • Islam Food Store0.7 km
  • RK Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Shaandar Sweet Centre & Tandoor0.2 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Night Inn0.0 km
  • Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.9 km
  • Smethwick Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Smethwick Cricket & Athletic C1.0 km
  • Smethwick Labour Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Punjabi Sweet and Curry House1.0 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.5 km
  • Veggie Fellas0.6 km
  • Veggie Hut1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.5 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.5 km
  • Smethwick0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.5 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.5 km