Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1EH.

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Population

473

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 1EH 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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4/10
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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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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B66 1EH has a highly multicultural community character — 65% 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 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Pauls Road, 0.7km from Sandwell in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B66 1EH 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 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00050837 (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 1EH. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.2%
Asian / British Asian64.7%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

B66 1EH has low crime rates — 40 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 offences168
Drugs33
Vehicle crime23
Other theft19
Public order16

school Local Schools

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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.5 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.8 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Good470 pupils1.3 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Good Cheer Cellars0.0 km
  • Pound Palace0.3 km
  • Oldbury Road Post Office0.7 km
  • Sarwar Foods1.0 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.8 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.6 km
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.8 km
  • Veggie Fellas0.9 km
  • Aarons Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Stony Lane Chippy0.7 km
  • Bell-a-Pizza1.0 km
  • Aroma0.4 km
  • Oceana Fish Bar0.4 km
  • SFC1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Smethwick Cricket & Athletic C1.0 km
  • Night Inn0.5 km
  • Desi 20.4 km
  • Old Talbot0.7 km
  • The Ivy Bush0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.3 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.8 km
  • Smethwick1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.3 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.3 km