Postcode B66 2SF 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 South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smethwick South East is £41,669 per year. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Summerfield Park.
Smethwick South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Smethwick South East is £41,669 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from B66 2SF.
Smethwick South East near B66 2SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Summerfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Summerfield Park |
| 0.2 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 50 recent sales, the median property price is £180,250 (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 | 29 | £180,000 | £180 |
| Flats | 6 | £118,750 | £186 |
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 2SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2025 | 1, Barleycorn Drive, Birmingham, B16 0NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 12, Halberton Street, Smethwick, B66 2QP | Other | Freehold | £1,365,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 24, Kinsey Road, Smethwick, B66 4SN | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 15, Kinsey Road, Smethwick, B66 4SN | Flats | Leasehold | £127,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8, Curtis Close, Smethwick, B66 2RE | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the B66 2SF postcode area, located within Smethwick South East, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sedana | Birmingham, B16 0BW | Walking directions to Sedana |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJ | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0.2 mi | Tofiq Convenience Store | Montague Road, Sandwell, B66 4PE | Walking directions to Tofiq Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Masala Bazaar | Florence Road, Sandwell, B66 4PH | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Florence Road, Sandwell, B66 4PH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 2SF, 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 2SF records about 101 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B66 2SF in Smethwick South East is £180,250 (about £213 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B66 2SF, including Cape Primary School (Good), Shireland Hall Primary Academy (Outstanding) and City Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B66 2SF is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 1,379 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B66 2SF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,993 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 2SF is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farut Shaeen (Labour Party).