B67 5JJ is a safe, established residential area on Galton Road, 0.5km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
Day-to-day life in B67 5JJ has the character of a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 17.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5JJ are sourced from Output Area E00050201 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALTON ROAD, B67 5JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALTON ROAD, B67 5JJ.
233
38
£ 44,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 38, B67 5JJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5JJ. The average age is 37.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 219,950
13 sales · Mean £ 231,150
Semi-Detached
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5JJ has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Junior School
Abbey Infant School
Bearwood Primary School
Annie Lennard Primary School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Lordswood Boys' School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Thimblemill Stores0.5 km
- 24/7 Fitness0.9 km
- Alan Warwick Butchers0.7 km
- Bearwood Chemists0.9 km
- Bearwood Express0.8 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Bear Tavern0.6 km
- The Dog Inn0.8 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.7 km
- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.7 km
- The Kings Head0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.6 km
- Burger & Sauce0.6 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.6 km
- Hamaran 9JA0.6 km
- Hello Cafe0.7 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Polo Taste0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Le Le0.7 km
- Luigi's Pizza & Pasta0.7 km
- Neelams Kebab House also Trading as Neelams Pizza0.8 km
- Thimblemill Chippy0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.0 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.3 km
- Langley Green2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B675JJ · Data under Open Government Licence