B66 3JF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cherry Grove, 0.5km from Merryhill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B66 3JF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 70% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 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 3JF are sourced from Output Area E00177425 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY GROVE, B66 3JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY GROVE, B66 3JF.
450
27
£ 0 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 3JF 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 3JF has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 27-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 3JF. The average age is 26.6. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B66 3JF is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Cape Primary School
Victoria Park Primary
Oasis Academy Foundry
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Summerfield Junior and Infant School
City Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Moses Butchers0.9 km
- African Food Cam Shop Ltd0.7 km
- Dudley Halal Meat0.7 km
- Mastersons Warehouse0.6 km
- Nafees0.8 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Tahini Grill Ltd0.9 km
- Aunt Bexcey's Cafe1.0 km
- Chennai Dosa0.6 km
- Scales Restaurant0.6 km
- Very Vegetarian Cakes1.0 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.2 km
- Soho Foundary Tavern0.7 km
- Caribbean Delight0.6 km
- Community Action Project0.3 km
- Seven Stars On Cape Hill0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Tariq Sweet Centre0.6 km
- Alton Takeaway0.9 km
- Hasan Takeaway0.9 km
- Sweet Life Desserts0.8 km
- Tahini Healthy Grill0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
- Kurdistan Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Go Fresh Market0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.3 km
- The Hawthorns1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B663JF · Data under Open Government Licence