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.
B66 2BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 2BE.
353
29
£ 0 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Victoria Park Primary
Galton Valley Primary School
Crocketts Community Primary School
Wattville Primary School
Cape Primary School
Holyhead School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: B662BE · Data under Open Government Licence