B66 2JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Soho in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 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 29 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 2JS are sourced from Output Area E00177450 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B66 2JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 2JS.
353
29
£ 0 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 2JS 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 2JS spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 2JS. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B66 2JS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wattville Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Holyhead School
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Hamilton School
Oasis Academy Foundry
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Oasis Academy Boulton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Islam Food Store0.8 km
- RK Pharmacy0.9 km
- Samra Stores1.0 km
- M K Foodstore1.0 km
- Ms Tita Coffee0.6 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- The Latin Cafe0.4 km
- Dosa Street(Vegetarian Indian Street1.0 km
- Kurdish Community Centre0.9 km
- Sikh Temple0.9 km
- Aunt Bexcey's Cafe0.6 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- SFC0.9 km
- Akash Pizza0.7 km
- Chick King Fish Bar1.0 km
- Big Johns1.0 km
- Sang Ley Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Soho Foundary Tavern0.6 km
- Smethwick Mencap Social Club0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.9 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.2 km
- Smethwick1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B662JS · Data under Open Government Licence