Postcode B66 2BX 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 Rolfe Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 9.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from B66 2BX.
Smethwick North & West near B66 2BX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| 0.4 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.4 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brasshouse Lane Heritage Park | Small | Walking directions to Brasshouse Lane Heritage Park |
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 2BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 33, Kimberley Road, Smethwick, B66 2BX | Terraced | Freehold | £151,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 23, Kimberley Road, Smethwick, B66 2BX | Terraced | Freehold | £159,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 69, Kimberley Road, Smethwick, B66 2DA | Terraced | Freehold | £55,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 68, Lewisham Road, Smethwick, B66 2BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 67, Lewisham Road, Smethwick, B66 2BU | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 |
In the B66 2BX postcode area, located within Smethwick North & West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Quality Food Superstore | Brasshouse Lane, Sandwell, B66 1BA | Walking directions to Quality Food Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Bobby Supermarket | High Street, Sandwell, B66 1DU | Walking directions to Bobby Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Star Asian Supermarket | Tollgate Shopping Centre, Sandwell, B67 7RA | Walking directions to Star Asian Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3AD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Warley Superstore | Fenton Street, Sandwell, B66 1HR | Walking directions to Warley 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 2BX, 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 2BX 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 2BX 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 15 schools close to B66 2BX, including Galton Valley Primary School (Good), Sandwell Academy (Outstanding) and St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B66 2BX is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 481 m away.
B66 2BX 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 2BX 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).