Raglan Avenue Smethwick, Sandwell
17 addresses across 3 postcodes (B66), about 30 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 33640260.
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Unett Street Open Space, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 153 to 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cape Hill Medical Centre, about 30 m away, with 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 182 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (59% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Cape Hill/ Durban Street/ Raglan Road Smethwick B66 4SH (50 m)
- Unett Atreet/ Raglan Road (90 m)
- Tudor Works, 36A Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3EU (330 m)
- Windmill House, Windmill Lane, Smethwick: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- 78 Cape Hill, Smethwick, (370 m)
- SITE OF 27 COLENSO ROAD: up to 1 home, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Grove Street / MMUH / School - Grove Lane MP: up to 85 homes, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Moilliett Street Park - Grove Lane masterplan: up to 31 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B66 3NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B66 4SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B66 3NE | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 153 m and 155 m above sea level (154 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 3NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B66 3NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B66 4SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smethwick Rolfe Street 404,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| The Hawthorns 334,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Smethwick Galton Bridge 698,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cape Primary School Cape Hill | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Q-Park Midland Metropolitan University Hospital | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 19 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cape Hill Medical Centre | 30 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cape Hill Pharmacy | 30 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cape Hill (Dental Surgery) | 150 m |
| Hospital | Midland Metropolitan University Hospital | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Vyse Street Police Station | 260 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unett Street Open Space 9,620 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 14 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | The Black Patch Recreation Ground 6.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 960 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Waterloo Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Waterloo Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Remains of the Boulton and Watt Soho foundry and mint, Birmingham Canal, Smethwick | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Smethwick Engine House | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Engine Arm Aqueduct, Warley | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Warstone Lane Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Key Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thimblemill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Warley Woods | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Bromford Stop | Island | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Victoria Park Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shireland Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Summerfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| George Dixon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Crocketts Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Hill Pharmacy B66 3NR | Retailers - other | 10 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Adam Sajid Halal Poultry Ltd B66 3TX | Distributors/Transporters | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Slemani Supermarket B66 4SH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Cape Hill Chippy B66 4SJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Pallas Shawarma & Grill B66 4SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Desi Roti & Khana B66 4PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2025 |
| City Store Two B66 4PH | Retailers - other | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Educaterers Ltd @ Cape Primary School B66 4SH | School/college/university | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tariq Sweet Centre B66 4PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Toppings Pizza B66 4PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| African Food Cam Shop Ltd B66 4PH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Jan 2026 |
| CR7 Convenience Store B66 4PH | Retailers - other | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mandy's Cakes B66 4PH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Raglan House B66 3ND | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Smethwick Central Mosique B66 3EU | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cape Hill (42); On or near Kelvin Drive (23); On or near Hamilton Drive (20); On or near Rosebery Road (15); On or near New Hope Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 68% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Allseasons fishmongers (retailers - other, B66 4PB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B66 3NR: 8 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- B66 4SH: 5 addresses of 68 in the postcode
- B66 3NE: 4 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Priory Close · New Hope Road · Durban Road · Wills Way · Cape Hill · Ashley Road · Newmans Close · Trafalgar Road · The Hollies · Curtis Close · Bishops Close · Hamilton Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.