Postcode B66 2BE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 114 ft away from B66 2BE.
Smethwick East near B66 2BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| 0.6 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.9 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 | 2 | £422,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £258,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £176,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho and Victoria
In the B66 2BE postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3AD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Quality Food Superstore | Brasshouse Lane, Sandwell, B66 1BA | Walking directions to Quality Food Superstore |
| 0.5 mi | Anatolia Food Centre | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3NJ | Walking directions to Anatolia Food Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.