Area Information for Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND

Summary Back to Top

Waterloo Road 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 Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND, 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.

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

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 Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND:

Sycamore Road, Smethwick, B66 4NL
Sycamore Road, Smethwick, B66 4NS
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4NE
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4NF
Grange Road, Smethwick, B66 4NH
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4NB

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND 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.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 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 Back to Top

The area containing Waterloo Road, Smethwick consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. 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 16
Semi-Detached 33
Terraced 90
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 143
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Waterloo Road, Smethwick contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 45% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 32
Owned with Mortgage 37
Shared Ownership 3
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 55
Rented: Other 10
Rent Free 0
Total 146

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 29
Two People 28
Three People 29
Four People 25
Five People 15
Six People 5
Seven People 6
8+ People 6
Total 143

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 28
Family Household 85
Other Household 31
Total 144

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 44
Deprived In One Dimension 71
Deprived In Two Dimensions 22
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 143

People Back to Top

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 51% male.

Gender
Male 241
Female 232
Total 473

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 33
5-9 38
10-14 39
15-19 44
20-24 36
25-29 43
30-34 23
35-39 39
40-44 49
45-49 26
50-54 23
55-59 22
60-64 26
65-69 8
70-74 8
75-79 3
80-84 6
85+ 7
Total 473

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B66 4ND 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 137
Married 163
Separated 18
Divorced 28
Widowed 10
Total 356

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 256
Good 146
Fair 47
Bad 14
Very Bad 9
Total 472

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Waterloo Road and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 36% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 89
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 127
Other 20
Total 355

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Ethnic Group Embed This

Waterloo Road, 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 22% 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 103
Mixed Ethnicity 23
Indian 38
Pakistani 139
Other Asian 20
Black African 66
Black Caribbean 14
Other Black/African/Caribbean 6
Other 61
Total 470

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Waterloo Road, Smethwick), only 46% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

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 218
European Union 82
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 33
Middle East and Asia 124
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 9
Total 472

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Waterloo Road, Smethwick), only 46% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 26% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

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 218
10+ Years 124
5-10 Years 67
2-5 Years 35
Less Than 2 Years 29
Total 473

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 4ND.

Passport(s) Held
None 34
United Kingdom 275
European Union 114
Rest of Europe 7
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 32
North America or Caribbean 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 38
Christian 127
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 224
Sikh 51
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 27
Total 474

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Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Soho and Victoria ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 15% 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 110
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 45
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 18
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 54
Retired 27
Looking After Home or Family 47
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 24
Total 356

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

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 10
Professional Occupations 31
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 17
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 27
Elementary Occupations 44
Total 181

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 9
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 44
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 29
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 24
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 26
Semi-Routine Occupation 70
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 69
Full-time Student 55
Total 354

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND 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 Waterloo Road
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.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to B66 4ND. 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 4ND.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND. The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Smethwick Rolfe Street 1 mile
Smethwick Galton Bridge 1.5 miles
The Hawthorns 1.5 miles
Langley Green 1.9 miles
Jewellery Quarter 2.2 miles
Five Ways 2.3 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.5 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 2.7 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2.7 miles
Birmingham New Street 2.8 miles
Rowley Regis 2.8 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 3 miles
Selly Oak 3.1 miles
Perry Barr 3.5 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 3.6 miles
Bordesley 3.7 miles
Duddeston 3.9 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 3.9 miles
Old Hill 4 miles
Aston 4.2 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND. The nearest is Shireland Technology Primary, approximately 150 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shireland Technology Primary 150 yards
    
Shireland Hall Primary Academy 740 yards
    
Cape Primary School 800 yards
    
Bearwood Primary School 810 yards
    
George Dixon Primary School 0.5 miles
    
Victoria Park Primary 0.5 miles
    
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles
    
St Matthew's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Crocketts Community Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND. The nearest is Shireland Collegiate Academy, approximately 160 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shireland Collegiate Academy 160 yards
    
George Dixon Academy 0.6 miles
    
Lordswood Boys' School 0.8 miles
    
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 0.9 miles
    
St Paul's School for Girls 1.1 miles
    
Bristnall Hall Academy 1.3 miles
    
Windsor Olympus Academy 1.4 miles  
Holly Lodge High School College of Science 1.5 miles
    
Q3 Academy Langley 1.6 miles
    
Holyhead School 1.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND. The nearest is Bearwood Road Surgery, approximately 430 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 Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND. The nearest is Capehill Dental Practice, approximately 470 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Capehill Dental Practice 470 yards
Central Ortho 520 yards
BCHC - Special Care 860 yards
MS N KAUR half a mile
Sandon Dental Practice half a mile
Shires Dental Practice 0.6 miles
Complete Dental - Bearwood 0.7 miles
City Dental Practice 0.9 miles
Smethwick Dental Practice 1 mile
Harborne Dental Practice 1.1 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND. The nearest is Beverley House, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND. The nearest is Spectrum Opticians, approximately 440 yards away.

* 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 4ND

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

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Maximum Download Speed Available Between 10Mbps and 30Mbps

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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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