Postcode B18 4LX is located in a major urban area, within the Soho and Victoria ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Smethwick East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 388.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Smethwick East is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Black Patch Park.
Smethwick East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 388.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Smethwick East is £35,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 73 ft away from B18 4LX.
Smethwick East near B18 4LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.4 mi | All Saints Park | Medium | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.5 mi | Norman Street | Medium | Walking directions to Norman Street |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,100 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £120,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £259,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £178,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho and Victoria
In the B18 4LX postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 4LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Boulton Convenience Store | 134 Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Walking directions to Boulton Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | A & A Foodstore | Boulton Road, Birmingham, B21 0RE | Walking directions to A & A Foodstore |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Thu Cuc Supermarket | 97 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SX | Walking directions to Thu Cuc Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | 5 Star Supermarket | 333 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to 5 Star Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.