Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HOLLY LANE, B67 7LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY LANE, B67 7LB.

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Population

462

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B67 7LB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B67 7LB has a highly multicultural community character — 65% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B67 7LB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Holly Lane, 0.7km from Rood End in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

For families considering a move, B67 7LB represents the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 7LB are sourced from Output Area E00050840 (shared with 12 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 7LB. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British11.1%
Asian / British Asian65.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed20.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 157,500

2 sales · Mean £ 157,500

Semi-Detached

£ 173,500

6 sales · Mean £ 181,166

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

B67 7LB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences150
Drugs31
Vehicle crime21
Burglary16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Holly Lodge High School College of Science

Good1544 pupils0.2 km
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Devonshire Infant Academy

Outstanding346 pupils0.5 km
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Devonshire Junior Academy

Good357 pupils0.5 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Rood End Primary School

Requires Improvement492 pupils1.0 km
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Crocketts Community Primary School

Outstanding487 pupils1.1 km
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Galton Valley Primary School

Good493 pupils1.2 km
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Bristnall Hall Academy

Good1017 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • 100% News and Booze0.6 km
  • High Food Store0.8 km
  • Buy and Save0.9 km
  • Good Cheer Cellars0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Blue Gates0.9 km
  • Desi 20.7 km
  • Old Talbot1.0 km
  • The Ivy Bush0.5 km
  • The Ivy Bush Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Starlight cafe0.6 km
  • West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe0.5 km
  • Aarons Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Chawla Sweets0.7 km
  • Desi 2 (Kitchen)0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Warley Superstore0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • New Smethwick Kebab House0.7 km
  • Angella Caribbean Takeaway1.0 km
  • Kebab Land0.8 km
  • Stony Lane Chippy0.6 km
  • Aroma0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Gables0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level0.7 km
  • Smethwick Rolfe Street1.1 km
  • Smethwick1.3 km