Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B66 4RZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 4RZ 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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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B66 4RZ has a highly multicultural community character — 60% 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.

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

B66 4RZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cape Hill in Smethwick. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

Day-to-day life in B66 4RZ has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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. 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 4RZ are sourced from Output Area E00050889 (shared with 6 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 4RZ. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British10.9%
Asian / British Asian60.1%
Black / African / Caribbean19.5%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around B66 4RZ is moderate at 57 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 offences302
Shoplifting86
Vehicle crime49
Other theft46
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.3 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.5 km
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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.5 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.5 km
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Arian Food Store0.0 km
  • African Food Cam Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • Dudley Halal Meat0.0 km
  • Mastersons Warehouse0.1 km
  • Nafees0.0 km
  • + 72 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Red Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Bake and Take0.0 km
  • Netty's Carribean & English0.3 km
  • The Bear Cafe1.0 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Go Fresh Market0.3 km
  • Maihan Bakery0.4 km
  • Arden News0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Akash Pizza0.8 km
  • Cape Hill Chippy0.3 km
  • New City0.3 km
  • Tariq Sweet Centre0.2 km
  • Amritsari Tarka0.9 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Smethwick Mencap Social Club0.7 km
  • The Victoria Suite0.1 km
  • Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.9 km
  • Smethwick Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick0.9 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.3 km
  • The Hawthorns2.1 km