Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B66 4AU.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 4AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B66 4AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

B66 4AU is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Bearwood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.

For renters and young professionals, B66 4AU offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00050217 (shared with 17 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 4AU. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.5%
Asian / British Asian17.9%
Black / African / Caribbean11.3%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
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.

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Crime around B66 4AU is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences168
Shoplifting153
Other theft42
Public order34
Vehicle crime34

school Local Schools

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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.1 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.5 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils0.5 km
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George Dixon Primary School

Requires Improvement394 pupils0.7 km
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George Dixon Academy

Requires Improvement992 pupils0.8 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • International Supermarket0.8 km
  • Micheals News1.0 km
  • U Misia1.0 km
  • Adas Meats0.6 km
  • Bearwood Community Bakery0.3 km
  • + 34 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.8 km
  • Old House At Home0.8 km
  • The Kings Head0.1 km
  • Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Craft Inn Limited0.1 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Kashmir Cottage0.7 km
  • Banu Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • 520 Cafe0.5 km
  • A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food0.5 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Polo Taste0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd0.7 km
  • Abbey Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Baneli Baguette0.5 km
  • Bearwood Chop Suey Bar0.7 km
  • Bearwood Pizza and Peri Peri Limited0.1 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Westbourne Lodge Hotel0.8 km
  • Belmont Hotel0.3 km
  • Dormy Hotel0.6 km
  • Woodlands Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.2 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.6 km
  • University (Birmingham)3.2 km