Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 2BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 2BE.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 2BE 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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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B66 2BE spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B66 2BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Soho in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

The people who live in B66 2BE are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 35 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 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00177450 (shared with 54 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 2BE. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.2%
Asian / British Asian40.5%
Black / African / Caribbean34.6%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

B66 2BE has low crime rates — 35 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 offences89
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.7 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.7 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.7 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils0.9 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.9 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils1.2 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Ksb Foods Limited1.0 km
  • Desi Sweet Centre Limited0.8 km
  • FIG0.0 km
  • Vrajhari Retail Limited0.9 km
  • Mastersons Warehouse1.0 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Blue Gates0.9 km
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Night Inn1.0 km
  • Smethwick Mencap Social Club0.4 km
  • Soho Foundary Tavern0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Teapot Cafe0.8 km
  • Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd0.9 km
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Punjabi Sweet and Curry House0.8 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.5 km
  • Akash Pizza0.5 km
  • Amritsari Tarka0.8 km
  • Mi Buns Limited0.6 km
  • SFC0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.7 km
  • Smethwick0.7 km
  • The Hawthorns0.9 km