Postcode B66 2QZ 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 388.6 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 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Black Patch Park.
Smethwick East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 388.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 70.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B66 2QZ.
Smethwick East near B66 2QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,100 up to £565,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £115,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in Soho and Victoria
In the B66 2QZ postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vietnam Karoake Bar & Restaurant | Wellington Street, Sandwell, B66 2QF | |
| 0.3 mi | McDonald's | Grove Lane, Sandwell, B66 2SF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.