Postcode B66 2BZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smethwick East is £40,147 per year. The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 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 4,916 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Smethwick East is £40,147 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B66 2BZ.
Smethwick East near B66 2BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| 0.5 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £183,250 (about £213 per square foot) in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £495,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £377,500 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £260,000 | £312 |
| Terraced | 28 | £180,000 | £194 |
| Flats | 5 | £110,000 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £88,000 | £153,500 | £106,750 |
| 2017 | £156,950 | £96,750 | £151,950 | £111,000 |
| 2018 | £213,950 | £127,750 | £187,475 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £214,950 | £131,000 | £205,000 | £135,000 |
| 2020 | £244,498 | £139,000 | £212,250 | £148,000 |
| 2021 | £267,500 | £123,500 | £205,000 | £149,000 |
| 2022 | £372,500 | £121,500 | £231,500 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £131,500 | £250,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £114,250 | £257,500 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £422,500 | £127,500 | £250,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £287,000 | £110,000 | £265,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £145 | £105 | £112 |
| 2017 | £233 | £149 | £214 | £123 |
| 2018 | £211 | £228 | £227 | £158 |
| 2019 | £226 | £207 | £211 | £146 |
| 2020 | £208 | £276 | £236 | £180 |
| 2021 | £247 | £188 | £198 | £163 |
| 2022 | £214 | £227 | £267 | £178 |
| 2023 | £281 | £211 | £242 | £194 |
| 2024 | £275 | £188 | £261 | £194 |
| 2025 | £256 | £218 | £301 | £193 |
| 2026 | £281 | £176 | £312 | £154 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 2BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 12, Bridge Street South, Smethwick, B66 3DR | Terraced | Freehold | £124,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 12, Bridge Street South, Smethwick, B66 3DR | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 10, Bridge Street South, Smethwick, B66 3DR | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 9, New Street, Smethwick, B66 2AJ | Other | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 50, Higgins Walk, Smethwick, B66 3DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the B66 2BZ postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Quality Food Superstore | Brasshouse Lane, Sandwell, B66 1BA | Walking directions to Quality Food Superstore |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3AD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 2BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farut Shaeen
Soho and Victoria - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B66 2BZ records about 110 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B66 2BZ in Smethwick East is £183,250 (about £213 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B66 2BZ, including St Philip's Catholic Primary School (Good), Galton Valley Primary School (Good) and Wattville Primary School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B66 2BZ is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 655 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B66 2BZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,916 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 2BZ is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farut Shaeen (Labour Party).