Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WATERLOO ROAD, B66 4NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, B66 4NB.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /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 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British24.6%
Asian / British Asian48.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.6%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences199
Vehicle crime30
Other theft27
Burglary23
Criminal damage and arson22

school Local Schools

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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.2 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.2 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.7 km
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Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement882 pupils0.7 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.9 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.9 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.0 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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