Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, B66 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, B66 1DX.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 1DX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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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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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B66 1DX has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B66 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.5km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Smethwick ward and the Warley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B66 1DX offers 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are low here at 49 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00050839 (shared with 12 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 1DX. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.1%
Asian / British Asian71.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
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.

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

B66 1DX has low crime rates — 49 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 offences206
Drugs43
Criminal damage and arson27
Vehicle crime26
Anti-social behaviour24

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.5 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils0.6 km
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.8 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils0.8 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils1.3 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • AFG Supermarket0.1 km
  • Gills Meat and Poultry0.4 km
  • Islam Food Store0.9 km
  • RK Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Shaandar Sweet Centre & Tandoor0.1 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Night Inn0.2 km
  • The Blue Gates0.3 km
  • Desi 20.7 km
  • Old Talbot0.4 km
  • Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.4 km
  • Punjabi Sweet and Curry House0.9 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.5 km
  • Veggie Fellas0.6 km
  • West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe1.0 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Amritsari Tarka0.9 km
  • Mi Buns Limited0.9 km
  • Oceana Fish Bar0.1 km
  • SFC0.7 km
  • Stony Lane Chippy0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.3 km
  • Arden News1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.5 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.5 km
  • Smethwick0.8 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