B66 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Perry Street, 0.1km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 1DL 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00050814 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERRY STREET, B66 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY STREET, B66 1DL.
405
32
£ 37,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 1DL 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 1DL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 1DL. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B66 1DL has low crime rates — 37 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
Galton Valley Primary School
Sandwell Academy
Crocketts Community Primary School
Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
Wattville Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- AFG Supermarket0.5 km
- Gills Meat and Poultry0.5 km
- Islam Food Store0.4 km
- RK Pharmacy0.2 km
- Shaandar Sweet Centre & Tandoor0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Night Inn0.3 km
- The Blue Gates0.5 km
- Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering1.0 km
- Smethwick Conservative Club1.0 km
- Desi 21.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- My Sandwich Club Ltd0.5 km
- Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.6 km
- The Latin Cafe0.8 km
- Veggie Fellas0.7 km
- Aarons Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Mi Buns Limited0.9 km
- Oceana Fish Bar0.5 km
- SFC0.3 km
- Aroma0.5 km
- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Warley Superstore0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Gables0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Rolfe Street0.5 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.7 km
- The Hawthorns0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B661DL · Data under Open Government Licence