Area Information for Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ

Cranford Street in Smethwick is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Soho and Victoria ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Smethwick. This page combines information for the address Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B66 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for B66 2AZ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Sandwell
Ward Soho and Victoria
Constituency Smethwick * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 10 property sales in Cranford Street, B66 2AZ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Smethwick Town), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ:

Soap Works Drive, Smethwick, B66 2EB
Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2SB
Joseph Nettlefold Drive, Smethwick, B66 2DW
William Avery Drive, Smethwick, B66 2EF
Wooden Bridge Avenue, Smethwick, B66 2AP
Argyll Way, Smethwick, B66 2DG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B66 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 10 property sales in Cranford Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Cranford Street, Smethwick consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 34
Semi-Detached 115
Terraced 11
Flat (Purpose-Built) 5
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 2
Total 170
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Cranford Street, Smethwick contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 40% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage 56
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 5
Rented: Other Social 31
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 69
Rent Free 2
Total 171

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 38
Two People 41
Three People 35
Four People 27
Five People 16
Six People 12
Seven People 3
8+ People 4
Total 176

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Cranford Street, Smethwick consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 38
Family Household 113
Other Household 19
Total 170

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 88
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 26
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 170

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Smethwick constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 248
Female 257
Total 505

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around B66 2AZ has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 29% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 62
5-9 53
10-14 31
15-19 36
20-24 32
25-29 62
30-34 64
35-39 63
40-44 34
45-49 35
50-54 10
55-59 11
60-64 12
65-69 0
70-74 1
75-79 1
80-84 1
85+ 0
Total 508

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B66 2AZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 155
Married 152
Separated 12
Divorced 22
Widowed 8
Total 349

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 279
Good 174
Fair 28
Bad 22
Very Bad 1
Total 504

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 159
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 61
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 25
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 59
Other 12
Total 350

Ethnic Group Embed This

Cranford Street, Smethwick can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 19% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 97
Mixed Ethnicity 36
Indian 54
Pakistani 35
Bangladeshi 22
Chinese 4
Other Asian 50
Black African 65
Black Caribbean 40
Other Black/African/Caribbean 24
Arab 12
Other 63
Total 502

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Cranford Street, Smethwick), 54% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 273
European Union 52
Rest of Europe 12
Africa 48
Middle East and Asia 101
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 19
Total 505

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 273
10+ Years 124
5-10 Years 44
2-5 Years 34
Less Than 2 Years 31
Total 506

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B66 2AZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 31
United Kingdom 322
European Union 71
Rest of Europe 8
African Countries 26
Middle East or Asia 47
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 61
Christian 165
Buddhist 0
Hindu 25
Jewish 0
Muslim 178
Sikh 41
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 32
Total 505

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Soho and Victoria ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 18% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 130
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 38
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 21
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 11
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 62
Retired 5
Looking After Home or Family 39
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 23
Total 351

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This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 21
Professional Occupations 53
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 19
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 28
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 212

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 36
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 62
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 19
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 29
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 19
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 36
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 56
Full-time Student 58
Total 348

Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ is within the Smethwick Town policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Cranford Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Smethwick Town
Piddock Rd
Smethwick
B66 3BL
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2775

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B66 2AZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B66 2AZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ. The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Smethwick Rolfe Street 0.9 miles
The Hawthorns 1 mile
Smethwick Galton Bridge 1.4 miles
Jewellery Quarter 1.6 miles
Five Ways 2.2 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2.3 miles
Langley Green 2.3 miles
Birmingham New Street 2.5 miles
Perry Barr 2.6 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 2.7 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 2.8 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 2.8 miles
University (Birmingham) 3 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 3.1 miles
Duddeston 3.4 miles
Bordesley 3.4 miles
Aston 3.4 miles
Rowley Regis 3.6 miles
Selly Oak 3.6 miles
Adderley Park 4.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ. The nearest is St Matthew's CofE Primary School, approximately 560 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Matthew's CofE Primary School 560 yards October 2016
    
St Philip's Catholic Primary School 580 yards March 2013
    
Oasis Academy Foundry 700 yards June 2023
    
Cape Primary School 870 yards June 2023
    
Victoria Park Primary half a mile December 2023
    
Summerfield Primary School 0.6 miles July 2022
    
Shireland Hall Primary Academy 0.6 miles May 2016
    
James Watt Primary School 0.7 miles February 2015
    
City Road Primary School 0.7 miles January 2023
    
Oasis Academy Boulton 0.8 miles March 2015
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ. The nearest is Windsor Olympus Academy, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Windsor Olympus Academy half a mile  
Holyhead School 0.8 miles February 2020
    
Shireland Collegiate Academy 0.9 miles October 2024
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys 1.1 miles April 2024
    
George Dixon Academy 1.2 miles June 2022
    
Sandwell Academy 1.3 miles May 2024
    
St Paul's School for Girls 1.3 miles May 2017
    
King Edward VI Handsworth School 1.3 miles December 2024
V.A.S.E Academy 1.4 miles  
St John Wall Catholic School 1.6 miles June 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ. The nearest is Cape Hill Medical Centre, approximately 680 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ. The nearest is BCHC - Special Care, approximately 830 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ. The nearest is Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, approximately 300 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Cranford Street, Smethwick, B66 2AZ. The nearest is Manjot Optical, approximately 840 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Manjot Optical 840 yards
Cape Opticians 0.5 miles
Latenight Pharmacy 0.6 miles
Eye Centre 0.6 miles
Spectrum Opticians 0.7 miles
Vineys Opticians 0.7 miles
Bansal Opticians 0.8 miles
K G Miles 0.9 miles
Eurospex Opticians Ltd 0.9 miles
Specs Eye Centre 0.9 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in B66 2AZ

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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