Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BH.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B67 5BH 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

B67 5BH is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 24.9% year-on-year.

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

B67 5BH is a mixed residential area on Lightwoods Road, 0.5km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 24.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00050216 (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 B67 5BH. 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

White / British76.8%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 322,333

Terraced

£ 270,500

13 sales · Mean £ 271,384

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

Crime around B67 5BH is above average at 93 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 offences170
Shoplifting155
Other theft45
Vehicle crime45
Burglary39

school Local Schools

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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.3 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.5 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.8 km
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George Dixon Primary School

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • International Supermarket0.8 km
  • Micheals News0.8 km
  • U Misia1.0 km
  • Adas Meats0.6 km
  • Bearwood Community Bakery0.3 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.8 km
  • Old House At Home0.9 km
  • The Kings Head0.3 km
  • Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Craft Inn Limited0.2 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Kashmir Cottage0.7 km
  • 520 Cafe0.5 km
  • A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food0.5 km
  • Anajen Cafe in the Woods0.8 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Polo Taste0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd0.7 km
  • Abbey Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Baneli Baguette0.5 km
  • Bearwood Chop Suey Bar0.5 km
  • Bearwood Pizza and Peri Peri Limited0.2 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Belmont Hotel0.6 km
  • Dormy Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.2 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.6 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.3 km