B66 2NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wattville Road Industrial Estate, 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 2NT 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% 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. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 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 2NT are sourced from Output Area E00050812 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATTVILLE ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B66 2NT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATTVILLE ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B66 2NT.
401
34
£ 37,300 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 2NT 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
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in B66 2NT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 2NT. The average age is 33.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B66 2NT has low crime rates — 39 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
Wattville Primary School
Galton Valley Primary School
Holyhead School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Sandwell Academy
Hamilton School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Clarence News0.5 km
- Ksb Foods Limited0.7 km
- Labbaik Butchers0.8 km
- FIG0.6 km
- Vrajhari Retail Limited0.5 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- Soho Foundary Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Soho Community Hall0.7 km
- The Latin Cafe0.1 km
- Kurdish Community Centre1.0 km
- Sikh Temple1.0 km
- Aunt Bexcey's Cafe0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mr Prep Cheats West Bromwich0.2 km
- Chick King Fish Bar0.7 km
- SFC0.6 km
- Akash Pizza0.9 km
- Bamo Traditional Nann1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- The Hawthorns0.5 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.0 km
- Smethwick1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B662NT · Data under Open Government Licence