Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HIGH STREET, B66 3AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, B66 3AD.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 3AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, B66 3AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B66 3AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km from Smethwick in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 3AD 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00050893 (shared with 24 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 3AD. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British17.7%
Asian / British Asian56.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around B66 3AD is moderate at 57 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.

Violence and sexual offences208
Criminal damage and arson38
Drugs36
Anti-social behaviour34
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils0.3 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.6 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.7 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.9 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Akash Pizza0.9 km
  • Aroma0.6 km
  • Amritsari Tarka0.3 km
  • Eagles Caribbean Take Away1.0 km
  • Mi Buns Limited0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Cafe (Compass Group)1.0 km
  • Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd0.5 km
  • Barberista1.0 km
  • My Sandwich Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Punjabi Sweet and Curry House0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • AFG Supermarket0.6 km
  • Gills Meat and Poultry0.3 km
  • Islam Food Store0.9 km
  • KookieD's Grocery Store0.8 km
  • RK Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 44 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Night Inn0.7 km
  • Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.2 km
  • Smethwick Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Smethwick Cricket & Athletic C0.6 km
  • Smethwick Labour Club0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Go Fresh Market0.9 km
  • Arden News0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Warley Superstore1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick0.2 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street0.2 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station0.3 km