B67 5AZ is a mixed residential area on Lightwoods Road, 0.2km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
Day-to-day life in B67 5AZ has the character of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00050203 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5AZ.
313
38
£ 44,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 38, B67 5AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5AZ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 204,000
23 sales · Mean £ 196,584
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 228,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B67 5AZ is moderate at 72 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.
school Local Schools
Bearwood Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Lordswood Boys' School
Abbey Infant School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Shireland Technology Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Burger & Piri0.5 km
- Formula Jamaican Restaurant0.4 km
- Manila Flavours0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Le Le0.4 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Thimblemill Stores0.6 km
- Jogs General Store1.0 km
- Bal Superstore0.7 km
- International Supermarket0.5 km
- Micheals News0.5 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Bear Tavern0.1 km
- The Dog Inn0.8 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.4 km
- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.9 km
- The Kings Head0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.5 km
- Burger & Sauce0.3 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.1 km
- Hamaran 9JA0.2 km
- Hello Cafe0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Polo Taste0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dormy Hotel1.0 km
- Belmont Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.9 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.2 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B675AZ · Data under Open Government Licence