B67 5PZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexander Road, 0.6km from Warley Woods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B67 5PZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 18.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5PZ are sourced from Output Area E00050204 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDER ROAD, B67 5PZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDER ROAD, B67 5PZ.
253
40
£ 44,500 /yr
46%
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
B67 5PZ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 18.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5PZ. The average age is 40.4. 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
£ 129,000
3 sales · Mean £ 149,666
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 199,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5PZ has low crime rates — 23 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
Abbey Infant School
Abbey Junior School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Annie Lennard Primary School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Bristnall Hall Academy
Bearwood Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Good Taste0.5 km
- Franks0.8 km
- Thimblemill Chippy0.7 km
- Metro's0.9 km
- Punto Pizza0.5 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- NISA0.9 km
- Thimblemill Stores0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Desi Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Eggfree Cake Box1.0 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bear Tavern0.9 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.6 km
- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.7 km
- Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd1.0 km
- Oryan Cocktail Bar & Restaurant0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bearwood Edge Coffee0.9 km
- Dhamaka Street Food0.9 km
- Hamaran 9JA0.9 km
- Mi Tierra0.9 km
- Millys Desserts1.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick2.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.4 km
- Langley Green2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B675PZ · Data under Open Government Licence