Postcode B66 2PF 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 493.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.1× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Black Patch Park.
Smethwick East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,206 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 493.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from B66 2PF.
Smethwick East near B66 2PF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.2 mi | Booth Street Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Booth Street Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Sycamore Park | Small | Walking directions to Sycamore Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,720 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £305,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £260,000 | £303 |
| Terraced | 31 | £180,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 6 | £106,000 | £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 | £106,000 | £272,250 | £176,500 |
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 | £297 | £193 |
| 2026 | £281 | £176 | £307 | £157 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 2PF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2025 | Unit 60, Anne Road, Smethwick, B66 2NZ | Other | Freehold | £2,627,397 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 36, Earlsmead Road, Birmingham, B21 0HY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 120, Crocketts Road, Birmingham, B21 0HS | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 132, Crocketts Road, Birmingham, B21 0HS | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 15, Frinton Grove, Birmingham, B21 0HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the B66 2PF postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Island Road, Birmingham, B21 0LA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sabar General Store | Grafton Road, Birmingham, B21 0HH | Walking directions to Sabar General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 10 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 9SF | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2PF, 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 2PF records about 494 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2PF in Smethwick East is £180,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B66 2PF, including Myles Academy (Good), Holyhead School (Good) and Wattville Primary School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B66 2PF is Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro), about 167 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B66 2PF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,206 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 2PF is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farut Shaeen (Labour Party).