Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

THE HOLLIES, B66 4PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HOLLIES, B66 4PE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

535

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 4PE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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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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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B66 4PE has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

home £137,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B66 4PE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Hollies, 0.4km from Cape Hill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

B66 4PE is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4PE are sourced from Output Area E00168203 (shared with 13 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 4PE. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.6%
Asian / British Asian49.8%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 123,166

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

Crime around B66 4PE is moderate at 57 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 offences323
Vehicle crime62
Anti-social behaviour46
Other theft46
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.1 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.2 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.7 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.8 km
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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.8 km
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Summerfield Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement403 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • Fresh Fish Daily0.6 km
  • International Supermarket0.7 km
  • mr snacks limited0.9 km
  • The Snooker Club0.7 km
  • Chanco (Garages) Limited0.5 km
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Cape Hill Exchange0.3 km
  • Mr Shaks Fish & Chips & Grill0.4 km
  • Mamoosh Grill House Ltd0.5 km
  • Sunset Grill House0.6 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.6 km
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.6 km
  • Frittella0.5 km
  • Pizza GoGo Smethwick0.3 km
  • Nooksies Limited0.6 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Shireland Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Smethwick Mencap Social Club0.8 km
  • The Victoria Suite0.4 km
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Go Fresh Market0.6 km
  • Maihan Bakery0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.2 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.5 km
  • The Hawthorns2.2 km