B67 7DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Smethwick in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Smethwick ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B67 7DW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00050853 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B67 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B67 7DW.
404
38
£ 33,400 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 7DW 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
B67 7DW has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 7DW. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B67 7DW is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crocketts Community Primary School
Devonshire Infant Academy
Devonshire Junior Academy
Victoria Park Primary
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Shireland Technology Primary School
Shireland Collegiate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- 100% News and Booze0.5 km
- Desi Sweet Centre Limited0.2 km
- FIG0.9 km
- High Food Store0.7 km
- AFG Supermarket0.8 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Blue Gates0.6 km
- Night Inn0.9 km
- Smethwick Mencap Social Club0.7 km
- The Victoria Suite0.9 km
- Red Cow Heritage Banqueting & Catering0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Starlight cafe0.5 km
- Teapot Cafe0.2 km
- Cafe (Compass Group)0.8 km
- Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd0.3 km
- Barberista0.8 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- New Smethwick Kebab House0.8 km
- Aroma0.7 km
- Dixi Chicken1.0 km
- Amritsari Tarka0.2 km
- Eagles Caribbean Take Away0.7 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Go Fresh Market0.7 km
- Maihan Bakery0.9 km
- Arden News0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick0.2 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street0.5 km
- Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B677DW · Data under Open Government Licence