Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

PERRY STREET, B66 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY STREET, B66 1DL.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Vehicle crime17
Drugs12
Criminal damage and arson10
Robbery10

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.1 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils0.9 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.0 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils1.1 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.6 km
hotel

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