Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5DZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5DZ 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B67 5DZ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£495k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

B67 5DZ is a safe, established residential area on Lightwoods Hill, 0.3km 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 rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 5DZ 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 5DZ. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 730,000

1 sales · Mean £ 730,000

Semi-Detached

£ 248,500

4 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

B67 5DZ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Vehicle crime28
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.5 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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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.7 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils0.9 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Tasty & Unique0.8 km
  • Abbey Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Baneli Baguette0.8 km
  • Bearwood Chop Suey Bar0.7 km
  • Bearwood Pizza and Peri Peri Limited0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • MFG Bearwood Service Station0.8 km
  • Micheals News1.0 km
  • Adas Meats0.9 km
  • Bearwood Community Bakery0.7 km
  • Cake Inn0.5 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belmont Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Old House At Home0.9 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
  • Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Craft Inn Limited0.5 km
  • Oryan Cocktail Bar & Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • 520 Cafe0.8 km
  • A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food0.8 km
  • Anajen Cafe in the Woods0.4 km
  • Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.7 km
  • Bearwood Chapel Community Cafe0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.5 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.8 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km