Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BEARWOOD ROAD, B66 4DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEARWOOD ROAD, B66 4DB.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 4DB 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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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B66 4DB — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B66 4DB is a safe, established residential area on Bearwood Road, 0.3km from Bearwood in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00050188 (shared with 7 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 4DB. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.5%
Asian / British Asian23.7%
Black / African / Caribbean13.6%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 158,000

1 sales · Mean £ 158,000

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

B66 4DB has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences159
Other theft43
Vehicle crime41
Burglary35
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.4 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.5 km
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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement882 pupils0.7 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.9 km
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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Bal Superstore0.6 km
  • International Supermarket0.0 km
  • Makola Market0.7 km
  • Micheals News0.4 km
  • U Misia0.1 km
  • + 64 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Old Chapel Inn0.8 km
  • The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.1 km
  • Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.8 km
  • The Kings Head0.9 km
  • Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Kashmir Cottage0.1 km
  • Mr Bunns0.9 km
  • Obama1 Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
  • Sagar Sweet Centre0.2 km
  • 520 Cafe0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Polo Taste0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd0.1 km
  • Chicken Box & Pizza0.9 km
  • Evergreen Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • Mario's Catch0.6 km
  • Abbey Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belmont Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.4 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.8 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.5 km