Area Information for Smethwick, B66 4ZR

This postcode 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 Smethwick, B66 4ZR, 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.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in June 2004. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

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

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, 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 Smethwick, B66 4ZR.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Smethwick, B66 4ZR 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 Smethwick, B66 4ZR:

Newmans Close, Smethwick, B66 4SW
Kinsey Road, Smethwick, B66 4SN
Kinsey Road, Smethwick, B66 4SL
Kinsey Road, Smethwick, B66 4SR
Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4SH
William Savage Way, Smethwick, B66 4SX

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

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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

The area containing Smethwick consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 11
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 33
Flat (Purpose-Built) 95
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 169
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Smethwick contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 52% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 35
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 16
Rented: Other Social 19
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 82
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 167

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 45
Two People 37
Three People 23
Four People 35
Five People 17
Six People 1
Seven People 5
8+ People 3
Total 166

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 45
Family Household 107
Other Household 16
Total 168

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 65
Deprived In One Dimension 58
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 12
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 164

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 52% male.

Gender
Male 249
Female 233
Total 482

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around B66 4ZR has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 31% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 42
5-9 58
10-14 50
15-19 39
20-24 26
25-29 31
30-34 50
35-39 47
40-44 59
45-49 29
50-54 19
55-59 17
60-64 6
65-69 1
70-74 1
75-79 2
80-84 3
85+ 0
Total 480

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B66 4ZR 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 159
Married 124
Separated 15
Divorced 24
Widowed 4
Total 326

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 264
Good 161
Fair 33
Bad 8
Very Bad 16
Total 482

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) 95
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 46
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 43
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 34
No GCSEs or Equivalent 85
Other 13
Total 327

Ethnic Group Embed This

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 25% 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 119
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 47
Pakistani 53
Chinese 10
Other Asian 69
Black African 57
Black Caribbean 30
Other Black/African/Caribbean 15
Arab 13
Other 55
Total 482

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Smethwick), only 48% 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 231
European Union 67
Rest of Europe 12
Africa 50
Middle East and Asia 103
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 16
British Overseas Territories 4
Total 483

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Smethwick), only 48% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 28% 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 231
10+ Years 136
5-10 Years 48
2-5 Years 47
Less Than 2 Years 22
Total 484

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 4ZR.

Passport(s) Held
None 53
United Kingdom 254
European Union 111
Rest of Europe 9
African Countries 22
Middle East or Asia 25
North America or Caribbean 6
British Overseas Territories 0

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 39
Christian 221
Buddhist 6
Hindu 8
Jewish 0
Muslim 152
Sikh 33
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 23
Total 482

Economic Activity Embed This

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 84
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 47
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 27
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 45
Retired 12
Looking After Home or Family 38
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 18
Other 22
Total 329

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 29
Associate Professional Occupations 12
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 25
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 20
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 15
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 21
Elementary Occupations 29
Total 173

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 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 35
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 25
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 40
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 15
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 51
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 59
Full-time Student 43
Total 327

Smethwick, B66 4ZR 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 B66 4ZR
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 4ZR. 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 4ZR.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

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

Name Approximate Distance*
Smethwick Rolfe Street 1 mile
The Hawthorns 1.3 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge 1.6 miles
Jewellery Quarter 1.6 miles
Five Ways 2 miles
Birmingham Snow Hill 2.2 miles
Langley Green 2.3 miles
Birmingham New Street 2.3 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 2.5 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.6 miles
Perry Barr 2.9 miles
Sandwell & Dudley 2.9 miles
Hamstead (Birmingham) 3.1 miles
Selly Oak 3.2 miles
Bordesley 3.3 miles
Witton (West Midlands) 3.3 miles
Duddeston 3.4 miles
Rowley Regis 3.4 miles
Aston 3.5 miles
Adderley Park 4 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Smethwick, B66 4ZR. The nearest is Cape Primary School, approximately 340 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Cape Primary School 340 yards June 2023
    
Shireland Hall Primary Academy 440 yards May 2016
    
St Matthew's CofE Primary School 580 yards October 2016
    
City Road Primary School 650 yards January 2023
    
Victoria Park Primary 860 yards December 2023
    
Summerfield Primary School 860 yards July 2022
    
St Philip's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles March 2013
    
Oasis Academy Foundry 0.6 miles June 2023
    
Shireland Technology Primary 0.6 miles October 2023
    
Barford Primary School 0.7 miles November 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Smethwick, B66 4ZR. The nearest is Shireland Collegiate Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Smethwick, B66 4ZR. The nearest is Cape Hill Medical Centre, approximately 240 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 Smethwick, B66 4ZR. The nearest is MS N KAUR, approximately 250 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
MS N KAUR 250 yards
City Dental Practice 540 yards
BCHC - Special Care 700 yards
Capehill Dental Practice 760 yards
BCHC - Special Care 0.6 miles
Synergy Dental Practice Limited 0.8 miles
Central Ortho 0.9 miles
Sandon Dental Practice 1.1 miles
Smethwick Dental Practice 1.1 miles
Edgbaston Orthodontics 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Smethwick, B66 4ZR. The nearest is Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, approximately 410 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Smethwick, B66 4ZR. The nearest is Manjot Optical, approximately 400 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Manjot Optical 400 yards
Cape Opticians 520 yards
Latenight Pharmacy 540 yards
Eye Centre 750 yards
Spectrum Opticians 820 yards
Vineys Opticians 0.7 miles
Visioncare at Home North West Limited 1.1 miles
Bainbridge Optometrists 1.1 miles
Peter Ian McLauchlan 1.2 miles
Express Vision Care 1.2 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.