Postcode B66 2NU 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. The average income per household in Smethwick East is £40,147 per year. The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Booth Street Recreation Ground.
Smethwick East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,078 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% 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 2NU.
Smethwick East near B66 2NU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £377,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £251,250 |
| Terraced | 32 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho and Victoria
In the B66 2NU postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
| 0.5 mi | Quality Food Superstore | Brasshouse Lane, Sandwell, B66 1BA | Walking directions to Quality Food Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B66 2NU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.