Postcode B66 1AB is located in a major urban area, within the St Pauls ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Smethwick North & West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smethwick North & West is £39,165 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Smethwick North & West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick North & West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Smethwick North & West is £39,165 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from B66 1AB.
Smethwick North & West near B66 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smethwick Galton Bridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.5 mi | Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Trinity Way (West Midlands Metro) |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £208 per square foot) in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £391,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £245,000 | £274 |
| Terraced | 32 | £159,750 | £183 |
| Flats | 2 | £112,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £46,750 | £145,000 | £96,000 |
| 2017 | £277,498 | £90,000 | £155,000 | £112,300 |
| 2018 | £285,995 | £82,500 | £177,250 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £96,000 | £189,000 | £129,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £65,500 | £167,500 | £135,000 |
| 2021 | £255,000 | £110,500 | £200,000 | £142,250 |
| 2022 | £247,630 | £66,250 | £224,000 | £157,750 |
| 2023 | £219,500 | £73,500 | £210,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £103,625 | £225,000 | £177,500 |
| 2025 | £262,500 | £119,000 | £243,250 | £162,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £105,000 | £235,000 | £176,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £166 | £96 | £165 | £129 |
| 2017 | £210 | £253 | £169 | £122 |
| 2018 | £231 | £99 | £204 | £131 |
| 2019 | £228 | £142 | £189 | £149 |
| 2020 | £209 | £143 | £167 | £157 |
| 2021 | £181 | £168 | £203 | £156 |
| 2022 | £178 | £100 | £230 | £183 |
| 2023 | £255 | £166 | £214 | £185 |
| 2024 | £268 | £210 | £252 | £212 |
| 2025 | £296 | £199 | £267 | £186 |
| 2026 | £300 | £250 | £274 | £193 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 1AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2025 | 59, Mallin Street, Smethwick, B66 1QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2025 | Unit 7, Elm Court, Crystal Drive, Smethwick, B66 1RB | Other | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 22, Highbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 17, Adams Close, Smethwick, B66 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 102, Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE | Other | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the B66 1AB postcode area, located within Smethwick North & West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oldbury Food & Wine Express | Mallin Street, Sandwell, B66 1JQ | Walking directions to Oldbury Food & Wine Express |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Mallin Street, Sandwell, B66 1JQ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | M&M Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B66 1HX | Walking directions to M&M Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Glover Street, Sandwell, B70 6EB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spon Lane Superstore | Spon Lane, Sandwell, B70 7LL | Walking directions to Spon Lane Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B66 1AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sukhbir Singh Gill
St Pauls - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B66 1AB records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and shoplifting.
The median sale price around B66 1AB in Smethwick North & West is £179,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B66 1AB, including George Betts Primary Academy (Good), Holly Lodge High School College of Science (Good) and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B66 1AB is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 773 m away.
B66 1AB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,796 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B66 1AB is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sukhbir Singh Gill (Labour Party).