Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

GALTON ROAD, B67 5JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALTON ROAD, B67 5JX.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

39

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B67 5JX is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

home £246,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B67 5JX is a safe, established residential area on Galton Road, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, down 6.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 5JX are sourced from Output Area E00050218 (shared with 4 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 5JX. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 225,000

14 sales · Mean £ 220,892

Semi-Detached

£ 248,000

2 sales · Mean £ 248,000

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

B67 5JX has low crime rates — 27 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 offences50
Vehicle crime26
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.5 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.6 km
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Lordswood Boys' School

Good426 pupils0.7 km
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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.8 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.9 km
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King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls

Requires Improvement993 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Bear Tavern0.7 km
  • The Dog Inn0.4 km
  • The Abbey Bar and Grill0.6 km
  • Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.5 km
  • The Kings Head0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Bearwood Edge Coffee0.2 km
  • Burger & Sauce0.6 km
  • Dhamaka Street Food0.7 km
  • Hamaran 9JA0.8 km
  • Hello Cafe0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • Le Le0.6 km
  • Luigi's Pizza & Pasta0.6 km
  • Neelams Kebab House also Trading as Neelams Pizza0.6 km
  • Wizz Natural Juices ‘N’ Caribbean Food Bar0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Dalvair Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Jennies Supermarket0.7 km
  • Grace Prosperity Grocery0.6 km
  • Micheals News0.9 km
  • MFG Bearwood Service Station0.7 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belmont Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick2.4 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street2.8 km
  • Langley Green3.2 km