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B67 6JA

Old Chapel Road

Smethwick

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Overview

Postcode B67 6JA is located in a major urban area, within the Smethwick ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Warley East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warley East is £42,534 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harry Mitchell Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Warley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Warley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Warley East is £42,534 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B67 6JA.

Flood risk

No risk

Warley East near B67 6JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B67 6JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Smethwick Rolfe Street

N/A

Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B67 6JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHarry Mitchell ParkSmallWalking directions to Harry Mitchell Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
4,553 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.59(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+55%)
Other theft
9.54(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-23%)
Vehicle crime
7.15(+10%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
47.1%
Pakistani
38
13.77%
Indian
21
7.61%
African
18
6.52%
Caribbean
13
4.71%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
35.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
23.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.74%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
33.96%
Social rents from council
27
25.47%
Owns with a mortgage
26
24.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.49%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.83%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Smethwick

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £248K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smethwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached32£237,500£282
Terraced43£194,000£230
Detached1£185,000£181
Flats3£105,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smethwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smethwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,500£147,500£111,250
2017£261,500£130,125£115,750
2018£295,000£162,650£130,000
2019£305,000£159,950£125,000
2020£282,500£172,500£127,000
2021£260,000£183,000£144,000
2022£447,500£205,000£164,000
2023£250,000£204,500£176,500
2024£447,500£216,000£175,000
2025£191,000£240,000£200,000
2026£185,000£235,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smethwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smethwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£163£128
2017£223£157£131
2018£151£176£151
2019£186£191£149
2020£178£205£153
2021£182£205£171
2022£235£222£185
2023£226£227£197
2024£261£240£212
2025£107£274£230
2026£181£271£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smethwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Smethwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B67 6JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B67 6JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202535, Old Chapel Road, Smethwick, B67 6JATerracedFreehold£205,000
17 Apr 202654, Astbury Avenue, Smethwick, B67 6JBTerracedFreehold£209,000
20 Jun 202529, Thompson Road, Smethwick, B67 6HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
26 Feb 202639, Valley Road, Smethwick, B67 6JESemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
03 Sept 2025100, Church Road, Smethwick, B67 6EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the B67 6JA postcode area, located within Warley East, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B67 6JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryUplands Manor Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCrocketts Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryShireland Technology Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B67 6JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B67 6JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGabi & Cri Mini MarketBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4LUWalking directions to Gabi & Cri Mini Market
0.3 miU Mista Polish SupermarketBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4DPWalking directions to U Mista Polish Supermarket
0.4 miMicheal's NewsKatherine Road, Sandwell, B67 5RPWalking directions to Micheal's News
0.4 miInternational Food StoreBearwood Road, Sandwell, B66 4EXWalking directions to International Food Store
0.4 miKNN Mini MarketGrange Road, Sandwell, B66 4JSWalking directions to KNN Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B67 6JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Parbinder Kaur

Smethwick - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gurinder Singh Josan

Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencySmethwickE14001478
WardSmethwickE05001277
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Warley EastE02002073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 031EE01010058
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B67 6JA

Is B67 6JA (Warley East) safe?

The area around B67 6JA records about 107 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B67 6JA?

The median sale price around B67 6JA in Warley East is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B67 6JA?

There are 20 schools close to B67 6JA, including Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery (Good), Crocketts Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Shireland Technology Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B67 6JA?

The closest station to B67 6JA is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1,235 m away.

How deprived is the area around B67 6JA?

B67 6JA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,578 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B67 6JA (Warley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B67 6JA is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Parbinder Kaur (Labour Party).