Sandwell
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (B66), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33642970.
21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 8, E: 2). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.1 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 240 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 167 m above sea level. 12 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Norvic Family Practice, about 60 m away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km. About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 353 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
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Maisonette, mid-terrace (8); House, mid-terrace (5); Maisonette, end-terrace (3). Built: 1983-1990 (9); 1950-1966 (6); 1967-1975 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (5).
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 (66% of about 920 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 1.0 km
- Tudor Works, 36A Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3EU (130 m)
- Windmill House, Windmill Lane, Smethwick: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- 78 Cape Hill, Smethwick, (340 m)
- Waterloo Hotel Waterloo Road Smethwick (340 m)
- Cape Hill/ Durban Street/ Raglan Road Smethwick B66 4SH (420 m)
- Unett Atreet/ Raglan Road (450 m)
- Messenger Road Smethwick (520 m)
- Sandwell College, Smethwick Campus, Crocketts Lane, Smethwick (610 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 18 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 3PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| B66 3EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 167 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 3EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B66 3PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Smethwick Rolfe Street 404,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km |
| The Hawthorns 334,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km | |
| Smethwick Galton Bridge 698,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | 1.5 km |
| Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | 1.7 km | |
| The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | 1.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m, 60 within 800 m; nearest Victoria Health Centre Europa Village | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 3.9 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Q-Park Midland Metropolitan University Hospital | 640 m |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km; nearest Wenea | 750 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Norvic Family Practice | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Victoria Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Suffrage Street (Dental Surgery) | 60 m |
| Hospital | Midland Metropolitan University Hospital | 680 m |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - South Sandwell Police Station | 60 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Victoria Park 14 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Smethwick Cricket Club 2.0 ha | 1.2 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Waterloo Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m south. 13 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Waterloo Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south |
| Smethwick Old Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m west |
| Smethwick Engine House | Scheduled monument | 950 m north |
| Engine Arm Aqueduct, Warley | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km north-west |
| Remains of the Boulton and Watt Soho foundry and mint, Birmingham Canal, Smethwick | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km north-east |
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Smethwick Hall Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km west |
| Thimblemill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km south-west |
| Icknield Port Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km south-east |
| Soho Loop | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km east |
| Warley Woods | Wood | 2.6 km south-west |
| Bromford Stop | Island | 3.8 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 31 |
12 of the street's 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 210 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 230 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 |
| Cape Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m | No published inspection |
| Shireland Technology Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 690 m | 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 |
| Crocketts Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m | 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 |
| City Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Summerfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Requires improvement (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S H Store B66 3ES | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Dalo Cafe B66 3EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Windmill Fryer and Grill Ltd B66 3ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2026 |
| Adam Mini Market B66 3EW | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 2 Aug 2025 |
| The Robin Pub B66 3PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Kimsweetness Touch B66 3EU | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Steppers B66 3PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Victoria House Nursery B66 3PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Smethwick Central Mosique B66 3EU | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Raglan Christian Church B66 3ND | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Raglan House B66 3ND | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Miquill Catering Company @ Victoria Park Primary B66 3HH | School/college/university | 220 m | 4 Good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Mastersons Warehouse B66 3EW | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Leon's Carribean Food Store B66 3EW | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Taj's Fruits and Veggies B66 3EW | Retailers - other | 230 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 |
| Shoplifting | 93 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (125); On or near Corbett Street (68); On or near Trafalgar Road (37); On or near Salisbury Road (21); On or near Hume Street (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 31% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 48% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 28% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 60% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.