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About

The Soho and Victoria ward lies in the north of the Sandwell metropolitan borough, encompassing neighbourhoods around Cape Hill and parts of Smethwick. The area is historically defined by its industrial past, with residential streets built to house workers for local factories and metalworks. It is a densely populated, urban area with a mix of housing types, including Victorian terraces and later social housing developments. Local commerce is focused along the main thoroughfares, serving the immediate community's day-to-day needs.

A key feature is the presence of the Soho Foundry, a site of major historical significance as part of the former Boulton and Watt engineering complex. The ward includes green spaces like Victoria Park, providing recreational space within the urban landscape. The area is well-connected by major roads and public transport routes into Birmingham. Community life is anchored by local schools, places of worship, and institutions that reflect the area's long-established and changing residential character.

Area overview

On average Soho and Victoria has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Soho and Victoria is £40,104 per year. There are 8 schools in Soho and Victoria: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Soho and Victoria is home to around 19,634 people, with a population density of about 6,036.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Soho and Victoria Population
19,634
Population density
6,036 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
80.52(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.09(+80%)
Vehicle crime
11.92(+83%)
Public order
11.31(+87%)
Other theft
11.05(+94%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
4,145
21.11%
Indian
3,015
15.36%
African
2,904
14.79%
British
1,931
9.84%
Other
1,523
7.76%
Total population: 19,633

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,550
32.12%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,491
24.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,887
13.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,574
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,542
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 14,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,785
28.44%
Social rents from council
1,211
19.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,177
18.75%
Owns outright
1,049
16.71%
Other social rented
771
12.28%
Total households: 6,277

Property prices in Soho and Victoria

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Soho and Victoria in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soho and Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£377,500
Flats5£125,000
Semi-Detached16£251,250
Terraced32£180,000

10 years median price trend in Soho and Victoria

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho and Victoria.

All postcodes in Soho and Victoria

B664RJ

Ada Road

B663JP

Soho and Victoria

B663DA

Messenger Road

B663TG

St Matthews Road

B663BN

Sketchley Close

B663DR

Bridge Street South

B663EX

Ballot Street

B663LF

Thomas Crescent

B664HY

Dale Street

B664LU

Bearwood Road

B664LZ

Capethorn Road

B664PH

Cape Hill

B664PW

Montague Road

B662SU

Moilliett Court

B663QP

Price Street

B663HB

Mill Drive

B663JX

Soho and Victoria

B160NA

Barleycorn Drive

B662LQ

Foundry Lane

B663PB

High Street

B663PX

Corbett Street

B664HQ

Harden Keep

B664HT

Bearwood Road

B664JN

Waterloo Road

B664LT

Bearwood Road

B664QB

Montague Road

B664RG

Shireland Road

B664RX

Cape Hill

B664RF

Ada Road

B663HD

Jordan Close

B662QF

Wellington Street

B664LD

Soho and Victoria

B662SS

Soho Close

B663JQ

Poplar Street

B663AE

Ron Davis Close

B663AS

Lynton Avenue

B663HR

Honiton Walk

B663NU

High Street

B663SR

Raglan Road

B664PF

The Laurels

B662SB

Cranford Street

B664RH

Grand Close

B663HE

Mill Drive

B662ND

Vittoria Street

B664RS

Soho and Victoria

B184HE

Dudley Road

B662DW

Joseph Nettlefold Drive

B662JT

Cornwall Road Industrial Estate

B662QP

Halberton Street

B663BF

Regent Street

B663DT

Engine Street

B663EQ

Messenger Road

B663JF

Cherry Grove

B663QD

Park Retreat

B663TD

Woodlands Street

B664QU

Edith Road

B664SW

Newmans Close

B676DW

Cheshire Road

B662JS

Cornwall Road

B663EU

Ballot Street

B663TJ

Soho and Victoria

B676EL

Firs Lane

B662NU

Wattville Road

B664JS

Waterloo Road

B664NT

Sycamore Road

B664SL

Kinsey Road

B663BA

Regent Street

B663EH

High Park Close

B662JR

Cornwall Road

B662NZ

Anne Road

B663BP

George Bird Close

B663EW

Windmill Lane

B663HU

Shaldon Walk

B663PR

Windmills

B663RX

Salisbury Road

B663TF

Woodlands Street

B664HU

Bearwood Road

B664HZ

Arcadia Mews

B664LH

Pens Close

B664NE

Waterloo Road

B664PP

Pemberton Close

B664PQ

Montague Road

B663JU

Messenger Road

B662LP

Foundry Lane

B662AL

Rolfe Street

B663AU

Corbett Street

B664HR

Bearwood Road

B664LN

Bearwood Road

B664PU

Clent View

B663NT

Victoria Avenue

B664HD

Millpool Way

B663AH

Soho and Victoria

B184LX

Perrott Street

B662RH

Soho Street

B662RL

Alma Street

B663BH

Regent Street

B663NP

Windmill Lane

B663SH

Durban Road

B664NH

Grange Road

B664PN

Montague Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.