Postcode B66 1HJ 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 high crime levels, with around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Brasshouse Lane Heritage Park.
Smethwick North & West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick North & West has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.3% 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 90 ft away from B66 1HJ.
Smethwick North & West near B66 1HJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.4 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| 0.6 mi | Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brasshouse Lane Heritage Park | Small | Walking directions to Brasshouse Lane Heritage Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (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 | 3 | £382,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £252,500 | £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 | £315,000 | £119,000 | £241,500 | £162,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £105,000 | £240,000 | £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 | £317 | £199 | £267 | £186 |
| 2026 | £300 | £250 | £269 | £193 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 1HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2026 | 31, Draycott Road, Smethwick, B66 1QP | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 15, Draycott Road, Smethwick, B66 1QP | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Apartment 36, Cygnet Court, Holly Lane, Smethwick, B66 1QQ | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 59, Bowden Road, Smethwick, B67 7PA | Other | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 340, St Pauls Road, Smethwick, B66 1EU | Terraced | Freehold | £176,000 |
In the B66 1HJ postcode area, located within Smethwick North & West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 1HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Warley Superstore | Fenton Street, Sandwell, B66 1HR | Walking directions to Warley Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Bobby Supermarket | High Street, Sandwell, B66 1DU | Walking directions to Bobby Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | M&M Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B66 1HX | Walking directions to M&M Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Star Asian Supermarket | Tollgate Shopping Centre, Sandwell, B67 7RA | Walking directions to Star Asian Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Quality Food Superstore | Brasshouse Lane, Sandwell, B66 1BA | Walking directions to Quality Food 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 1HJ, 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 1HJ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1HJ in Smethwick North & West is £180,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B66 1HJ, including Holly Lodge High School College of Science (Good), Galton Valley Primary School (Good) and Devonshire Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B66 1HJ is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 259 m away.
B66 1HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,275 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 1HJ 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).