Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BEAKES ROAD, B67 5RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAKES ROAD, B67 5RS.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 44,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B67 5RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B67 5RS — 50% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 19.9% year-on-year.

home £177,916 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B67 5RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beakes Road, 0.3km from Bearwood in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 19.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B67 5RS are sourced from Output Area E00050185 (shared with 14 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 5RS. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.0%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 163,250

22 sales · Mean £ 157,522

Semi-Detached

£ 139,000

3 sales · Mean £ 159,666

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

B67 5RS has low crime rates — 38 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 offences171
Vehicle crime41
Other theft32
Burglary29
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Bearwood Primary School

Good460 pupils0.4 km
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Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement882 pupils0.5 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding263 pupils0.6 km
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Shireland Technology Primary School

229 pupils0.6 km
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Shireland Collegiate Academy

Outstanding1497 pupils0.6 km
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Abbey Infant School

Good303 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils0.8 km
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Annie Lennard Primary School

Good220 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Bal Superstore0.4 km
  • International Supermarket0.2 km
  • Makola Market0.8 km
  • Micheals News0.3 km
  • U Misia0.2 km
  • + 54 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Old Chapel Inn0.7 km
  • The Windsor Complex Bearwood Snooker Centre0.2 km
  • Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.6 km
  • Bearwood Corks Social Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Craft Inn Limited0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Kashmir Cottage0.2 km
  • Mr Bunns0.9 km
  • Obama1 Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
  • Sagar Sweet Centre0.3 km
  • 520 Cafe0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Polo Taste0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
  • Go Fresh Market1.0 km
  • Maihan Bakery0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Bibi's Carribean & Street Food Hub Ltd0.2 km
  • Chicken Box & Pizza0.9 km
  • Evergreen Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • Mario's Catch0.4 km
  • Abbey Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick1.4 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.4 km