B66 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roslyn Close, 0.7km from Smethwick in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 3AR 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, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £180k. 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 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00050893 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSLYN CLOSE, B66 3AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSLYN CLOSE, B66 3AR.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 3AR 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.
Area Character
B66 3AR has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 3AR. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Flat
£ 89,000
2 sales · Mean £ 89,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B66 3AR is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crocketts Community Primary School
Galton Valley Primary School
Victoria Park Primary
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Devonshire Junior Academy
Devonshire Infant Academy
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Shireland Technology Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Akash Pizza0.9 km
- Aroma0.5 km
- Amritsari Tarka0.4 km
- Mi Buns Limited0.3 km
- Oceana Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- AFG Supermarket0.5 km
- Gills Meat and Poultry0.3 km
- Islam Food Store0.8 km
- KookieD's Grocery Store0.9 km
- RK Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Night Inn0.6 km
- Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.3 km
- Smethwick Conservative Club0.3 km
- Smethwick Cricket & Athletic C0.7 km
- Smethwick Labour Club0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd0.5 km
- My Sandwich Club Ltd0.2 km
- Punjabi Sweet and Curry House0.4 km
- Sodexo @ DPD @ Geopost Smethwick0.2 km
- The Latin Cafe1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Go Fresh Market0.9 km
- Arden News0.6 km
- Warley Superstore0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick Rolfe Street0.1 km
- Smethwick0.3 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B663AR · Data under Open Government Licence