Postcode B66 2SS 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 high crime levels, with around 79.6 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 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria 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 high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 88.2% 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 per household in Smethwick East is £40,147 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from B66 2SS.
Smethwick East near B66 2SS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| 0.7 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.5 mi | Black Patch Park | Medium | Walking directions to Black Patch Park |
| 0.3 mi | Unett Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Unett Street Open Space |
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 2SS postcode area, located within Smethwick East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 3EN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 2SS, 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.