B67 5QP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thimblemill Road, 0.2km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B67 5QP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 5QP are sourced from Output Area E00050193 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THIMBLEMILL ROAD, B67 5QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIMBLEMILL ROAD, B67 5QP.
272
37
£ 44,500 /yr
56%
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 5QP is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 5QP. The average age is 36.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
5 sales · Mean £ 138,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 5QP has low crime rates — 45 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
Bearwood Primary School
Abbey Infant School
Abbey Junior School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Annie Lennard Primary School
Lordswood Boys' School
Shireland Collegiate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bal Superstore0.4 km
- International Supermarket0.3 km
- Micheals News0.1 km
- U Misia0.5 km
- Adas Meats0.3 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Old Chapel Inn0.9 km
- The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.4 km
- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.6 km
- The Kings Head0.9 km
- Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Kashmir Cottage0.3 km
- Sagar Sweet Centre0.5 km
- 520 Cafe0.4 km
- A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food0.3 km
- Anatolia Cafe Restaurant0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Polo Taste0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd0.3 km
- Evergreen Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Mario's Catch0.4 km
- Abbey Fish Bar0.2 km
- Baneli Baguette0.3 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belmont Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.6 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street2.0 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B675QP · Data under Open Government Licence