Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5DY.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B67 5DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 42, B67 5DY 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.

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

B67 5DY is a mixed residential area on Lightwoods Hill, 0.4km from Warley Woods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00050219 (shared with 10 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 5DY. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.1%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 248,500

8 sales · Mean £ 253,500

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

Crime around B67 5DY is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting121
Violence and sexual offences101
Vehicle crime32
Other theft22
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.5 km
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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.6 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.6 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils0.8 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Tasty & Unique0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • Le Le0.4 km
  • Luigi's Pizza & Pasta0.4 km
  • Neelams Kebab House also Trading as Neelams Pizza0.5 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.6 km
  • The Bear Tavern0.6 km
  • The Dog Inn0.3 km
  • The Abbey Bar and Grill0.7 km
  • The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • An Indian Affair0.5 km
  • Brasilportu0.9 km
  • Bearwood Edge Coffee0.0 km
  • Burger & Sauce0.5 km
  • Dhamaka Street Food0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • MFG Bearwood Service Station0.7 km
  • 24/7 Fitness0.5 km
  • Alan Warwick Butchers0.5 km
  • Bearwood Halal Meat Mini-Market0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Polo Taste1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belmont Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.4 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.8 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km