B67 6LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thimblemill Road, 0.7km from Londonderry in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Smethwick ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B67 6LR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, down 32.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 6LR are sourced from Output Area E00050282 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THIMBLEMILL ROAD, B67 6LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIMBLEMILL ROAD, B67 6LR.
334
38
£ 35,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 6LR 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B67 6LR's 57% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 6LR. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
9 sales · Mean £ 218,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 6LR has low crime rates — 30 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
Annie Lennard Primary School
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Bristnall Hall Academy
Abbey Infant School
Abbey Junior School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Moat Farm Junior School
Moat Farm Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- B and G Costcutter0.8 km
- International Supermarket0.8 km
- Thimblemill Stores0.6 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Bal Superstore0.4 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Bear Cafe1.0 km
- Sagar Sweet Centre1.0 km
- Zaalsha0.9 km
- Oriental Delights0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Thimblemill Chippy0.6 km
- Valentinos1.0 km
- Chilli Massala0.8 km
- Eagles Caribbean Take Away0.9 km
- Jun Jun House0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Smethwick Cricket & Athletic C0.9 km
- The Old Chapel Inn0.8 km
- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.2 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Polo Taste1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.4 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.7 km
- Langley Green2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B676LR · Data under Open Government Licence