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.
LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS ROAD, B67 5BH.
281
38
£ 44,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lordswood Boys' School
Bearwood Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Abbey Junior School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Abbey Infant School
George Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Polo Taste0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: B675BH · Data under Open Government Licence