B66 1EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Pauls Road, 0.7km from West Smethwick in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B66 1EY represents 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 primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00050835 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS ROAD, B66 1EY.
618
34
£ 37,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 1EY 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 1EY has a highly multicultural community character — 66% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 1EY. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B66 1EY is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
George Betts Primary Academy
Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
Galton Valley Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Rood End Primary School
Crocketts Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- 100% News and Booze0.9 km
- High Food Store0.7 km
- Good Cheer Cellars0.2 km
- Pound Palace0.6 km
- Crumbs make Cake0.7 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Blue Gates0.9 km
- Desi 20.2 km
- Old Talbot1.0 km
- The Ivy Bush0.5 km
- The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Starlight cafe0.9 km
- West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.4 km
- bmv M5 Oldbury0.9 km
- Aarons Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Brasshouse Lane Community Centre1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Warley Superstore0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Smethwick Kebab House0.6 km
- Stony Lane Chippy0.9 km
- Aroma0.7 km
- Dixi Express Limited0.2 km
- F1 Pizza & Kebab / Baguette Bar0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Gables0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.3 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.1 km
- Smethwick1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.3 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B661EY · Data under Open Government Licence