B66 4NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.5km from Cape Hill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B66 4NB offers 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 primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k. 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 4NB are sourced from Output Area E00050874 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, B66 4NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, B66 4NB.
420
31
£ 33,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B66 4NB 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 4NB has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B66 4NB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 221,500
2 sales · Mean £ 221,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B66 4NB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shireland Technology Primary School
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Bearwood Primary School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Victoria Park Primary
Crocketts Community Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Desi Sweet Centre Limited0.9 km
- Cape Hill Mini Market0.7 km
- KNN Mini Market0.3 km
- KookieD's Grocery Store0.9 km
- Sams Authentic Foodstore0.7 km
- + 81 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Teapot Cafe0.9 km
- Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd0.8 km
- Barberista0.5 km
- Gabi & Cri0.1 km
- Mummy's Corner0.3 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Go Fresh Market0.6 km
- Maihan Bakery0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Amritsari Tarka1.0 km
- Eagles Caribbean Take Away0.3 km
- Kashmir Grill House0.5 km
- Royals0.5 km
- Sukh Sweet Centre Limited0.5 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Victoria Suite0.6 km
- The Bear Tavern0.8 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.9 km
- The Shireland Bar & Grill0.5 km
- The Old Chapel Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.5 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B664NB · Data under Open Government Licence