B66 2DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oxford Road, 0.1km from St. Silas in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 2DL is 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, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00177451 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, B66 2DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, B66 2DL.
319
29
£ 37,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
55% of B66 2DL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 2DL. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B66 2DL has low crime rates — 30 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
Galton Valley Primary School
Wattville Primary School
Sandwell Academy
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Holyhead School
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Crocketts Community Primary School
Victoria Park Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- AFG Supermarket0.9 km
- Gills Meat and Poultry0.9 km
- Islam Food Store0.1 km
- RK Pharmacy0.2 km
- Shaandar Sweet Centre & Tandoor0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Night Inn0.7 km
- The Royal Oak1.0 km
- The Blue Gates0.9 km
- Old Talbot0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- My Sandwich Club Ltd0.7 km
- Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick1.0 km
- The Latin Cafe0.4 km
- Veggie Fellas0.9 km
- Dine Contract Catering (Allied Bakeries canteen)1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Oceana Fish Bar0.9 km
- SFC0.2 km
- Aroma0.9 km
- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.3 km
- New Smethwick Kebab House0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.3 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street0.8 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Hawthorns Rail Station0.3 km
- The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B662DL · Data under Open Government Licence