Postcode B66 3RX 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 177.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.8 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Smethwick South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,559 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from B66 3RX.
Smethwick South East near B66 3RX 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 |
| 1 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Unett Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Unett Street Open Space |
| 0.3 mi | Montague Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Montague Road Open Space |
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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 3RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 44, Salisbury Road, Smethwick, B66 3RU | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 27, Salisbury Road, Smethwick, B66 3RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £176,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 7, Salisbury Road, Smethwick, B66 3RU | Terraced | Freehold | £197,500 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 64, Rosebery Road, Smethwick, B66 3RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 64, Rosebery Road, Smethwick, B66 3RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 |
In the B66 3RX postcode area, located within Smethwick South East, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 3RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kyper Top International | Sandwell, B66 4RZ | Walking directions to Kyper Top International |
| 0.1 mi | Kyber Shop | Sandwell, B66 4SG | Walking directions to Kyber Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Sunrise Supermarket | Sandwell, B66 4PH | Walking directions to Sunrise Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Corbett Street, Sandwell, B66 3PR | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 3EN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 3RX, 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 3RX records about 178 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B66 3RX 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 3RX, including Cape Primary School (Good), St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good) and Shireland Hall Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B66 3RX is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1,274 m away.
B66 3RX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,559 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 3RX is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farut Shaeen (Labour Party).