Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

DEVEY ROAD, B66 4ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVEY ROAD, B66 4ST.

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Population

617

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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 4ST 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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

69% of B66 4ST's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.

home £271,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B66 4ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devey Road, 0.5km from Cape Hill in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Soho and Victoria ward and the Warley constituency.

This is 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 in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B66 4ST are sourced from Output Area E00177421 (shared with 5 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 4ST. 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 / British14.6%
Asian / British Asian68.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 20%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 282,500

2 sales · Mean £ 282,500

Semi-Detached

£ 261,000

4 sales · Mean £ 250,750

Terraced

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

B66 4ST has low crime rates — 42 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 offences256
Vehicle crime63
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft29
Burglary28

school Local Schools

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Shireland Hall Primary Academy

Outstanding655 pupils0.1 km
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Cape Primary School

Requires Improvement585 pupils0.3 km
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City Road Primary School

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good390 pupils0.8 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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Victoria Park Primary

Outstanding677 pupils0.9 km
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George Dixon Academy

Requires Improvement992 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • African Caribbean Grocery0.9 km
  • Moses Butchers0.7 km
  • African Food Cam Shop Ltd0.3 km
  • Dudley Halal Meat0.4 km
  • Mastersons Warehouse0.6 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Tahini Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.5 km
  • The Shireland Bar & Grill (Kitchen)0.4 km
  • Pasha Turkish Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Cape Hill Exchange0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Woodlands Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • The Shireland Bar & Grill0.4 km
  • Caribbean Delight0.5 km
  • Community Action Project0.8 km
  • Seven Stars On Cape Hill0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Tariq Sweet Centre0.3 km
  • Watan Afghan Street Food0.6 km
  • Classic Fish Bar & Kebab House0.6 km
  • Frittella0.6 km
  • Pizza GoGo Smethwick0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Alam-Sar Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • Amir Supermarket0.9 km
  • Kurdistan Supermarket0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.4 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
  • The Hawthorns2.4 km