Postcode B66 2AX 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 high crime levels, with around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Smethwick East is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Smethwick East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick East has a high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from B66 2AX.
Smethwick East near B66 2AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,100 up to £565,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Soho and Victoria
In the B66 2AX postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3AD | |
| 0.5 mi | Quality Food Superstore | Brasshouse Lane, Sandwell, B66 1BA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.