Postcode B66 2RT 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 moderate crime levels, with around 75.4 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 0.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 86.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 57 ft away from B66 2RT.
Smethwick East near B66 2RT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| 0.9 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moillett Street Play Area | Medium | Walking directions to Moillett Street Play Area |
| 0.5 mi | Wellington Street Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Street Play Area |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Soho and Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,100 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £120,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £259,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £178,000 |
10 year median price trend in Soho and Victoria
In the B66 2RT postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.