Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ROSLYN CLOSE, B66 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSLYN CLOSE, B66 3AR.

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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 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.

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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences206
Drugs42
Criminal damage and arson35
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime28

school Local Schools

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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils0.4 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils0.6 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.7 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.9 km
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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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
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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