Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

KING STREET, B66 2JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, B66 2JN.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B66 2JN — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. 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 2JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Street, 0.4km from St. Silas in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 2JN 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 37 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 2JN are sourced from Output Area E00177451 (shared with 16 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 2JN. 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 / British21.1%
Asian / British Asian55.2%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

B66 2JN has low crime rates — 37 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 offences53
Vehicle crime20
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.6 km
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Wattville Primary School

Good445 pupils0.6 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Sandwell Academy

Outstanding1362 pupils1.0 km
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Holyhead School

Good1311 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils1.1 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils1.1 km
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St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth

Good420 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Akash Pizza0.9 km
  • Aroma1.0 km
  • Chick King Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.1 km
  • Mi Buns Limited0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Super News0.9 km
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • Clarence News0.7 km
  • Ksb Foods Limited0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Smethwick Mencap Social Club0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • The Blue Gates0.9 km
  • Night Inn0.9 km
  • Old Talbot0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Soho Community Hall0.9 km
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.9 km
  • The Latin Cafe0.2 km
  • Veggie Fellas0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • The Hawthorns0.5 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.8 km
  • Smethwick1.0 km