Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CAPE HILL, B66 4SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPE HILL, B66 4SH.

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Population

585

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B66 4SH 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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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B66 4SH has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 23.2% year-on-year.

home £206,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B66 4SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cape Hill, 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 4SH 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. 45% 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 23.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4SH are sourced from Output Area E00168201 (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 4SH. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.6%
Asian / British Asian50.8%
Black / African / Caribbean22.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 160,750

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

Crime around B66 4SH is moderate at 60 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 offences324
Vehicle crime70
Anti-social behaviour48
Other theft44
Criminal damage and arson42

school Local Schools

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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.0 km
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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.3 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 Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.9 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.9 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
  • Arian Food Store0.3 km
  • African Food Cam Shop Ltd0.2 km
  • Dudley Halal Meat0.3 km
  • Mastersons Warehouse0.4 km
  • Nafees0.3 km
  • + 74 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Red Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Bake and Take0.4 km
  • Netty's Carribean & English0.0 km
  • The Shireland Bar & Grill (Kitchen)0.6 km
  • Tahini Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Go Fresh Market0.7 km
  • Maihan Bakery0.7 km
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Akash Pizza0.7 km
  • Cape Hill Chippy0.1 km
  • New City0.6 km
  • Tariq Sweet Centre0.1 km
  • Kashmir Grill House0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.4 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.4 km
  • Community Action Project0.5 km
  • Seven Stars On Cape Hill0.4 km
  • The Robin Pub0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.2 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.5 km
  • The Hawthorns2.1 km