B67 5BE is a mixed residential area on Lightwoods Road, 0.4km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00050216 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BE.
281
38
£ 44,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B67 5BE's 69% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5BE. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 185,000
17 sales · Mean £ 183,144
Semi-Detached
£ 197,270
1 sales · Mean £ 197,270
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B67 5BE is moderate at 78 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
Lordswood Boys' School
Bearwood Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Abbey Infant School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
George Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Burger & Piri0.7 km
- Formula Jamaican Restaurant0.7 km
- Manila Flavours1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Le Le0.2 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Thimblemill Stores0.8 km
- Bal Superstore0.9 km
- International Supermarket0.7 km
- Micheals News0.7 km
- U Misia0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Bear Tavern0.3 km
- The Dog Inn0.6 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.7 km
- Old House At Home1.0 km
- The Kings Head0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.3 km
- Burger & Sauce0.2 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.3 km
- Hamaran 9JA0.4 km
- Hello Cafe0.2 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
- Polo Taste0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Dormy Hotel0.9 km
- Belmont Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.5 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B675BE · Data under Open Government Licence