B67 5ED 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 5ED represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00050207 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOODS HILL, B67 5ED.
311
40
£ 44,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 5ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B67 5ED — age 40, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5ED. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5ED has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Abbey Junior School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Infant School
Lordswood Boys' School
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Bearwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Dog Inn0.4 km
- Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.3 km
- Amber Tavern0.6 km
- Craft Inn Limited1.0 km
- The Court Oak0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.6 km
- Hello Cafe1.0 km
- An Indian Affair0.8 km
- No. 3930.6 km
- Royal Shapla0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Tasty & Unique0.3 km
- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Piri Pro0.6 km
- Punto Pizza0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Food Emporio0.9 km
- Upper St Mary's News0.7 km
- Warley Meats0.8 km
- Premier - Padda Stores0.9 km
- B & G News0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.8 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street3.1 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B675ED · Data under Open Government Licence