B67 5BL is a mixed residential area on Loxley 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £241k.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00050213 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOXLEY ROAD, B67 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOXLEY ROAD, B67 5BL.
253
38
£ 44,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5BL 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 38, B67 5BL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5BL. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,500
18 sales · Mean £ 240,275
Semi-Detached
£ 203,000
3 sales · Mean £ 228,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B67 5BL is moderate at 80 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Bearwood Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Lordswood Boys' School
Abbey Infant School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Burger & Piri0.7 km
- Formula Jamaican Restaurant0.7 km
- Manila Flavours1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.3 km
- Le Le0.4 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Thimblemill Stores0.8 km
- 24/7 Fitness0.5 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.3 km
- Bearwood Chemists0.9 km
- Bearwood Express0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Bear Tavern0.3 km
- The Dog Inn0.6 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.7 km
- Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.8 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.3 km
- Burger & Sauce0.3 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.3 km
- Hamaran 9JA0.5 km
- Hello Cafe0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Polo Taste0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belmont Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.5 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B675BL · Data under Open Government Licence