Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5EB 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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Area Character

B67 5EB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £437k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.

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

B67 5EB is a safe, established residential area on Lightwoods Hill, 0.2km from Lightwoods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.

For families considering a move, B67 5EB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, up 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 5EB 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 5EB. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 437,500

5 sales · Mean £ 432,094

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

B67 5EB has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime12
Other theft10
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.4 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.8 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.9 km
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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.9 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils1.0 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Bear Tavern0.9 km
  • The Dog Inn0.3 km
  • The Court Oak0.9 km
  • The Abbey Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Bearwood Edge Coffee0.4 km
  • Burger & Sauce0.8 km
  • Dhamaka Street Food0.9 km
  • Hello Cafe0.8 km
  • Mi Tierra0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.8 km
  • Le Le0.8 km
  • Luigi's Pizza & Pasta0.8 km
  • Neelams Kebab House also Trading as Neelams Pizza0.8 km
  • Naked Chicken0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • 24/7 Fitness0.9 km
  • Alan Warwick Butchers0.9 km
  • Bearwood Halal Meat Mini-Market0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Desi Sweet Centre1.0 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.7 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street3.0 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km