Living in B66, Sandwell
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B66 in Sandwell. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sandwell: £205,743, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B66
52 recorded home sales on the streets around central B66 in the last 2 years, with a median of £176,000 and a range from £50,000 to £450,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 MESSENGER ROAD, B66 3EB | terraced | £92,500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 70 CROCKETTS LANE, B66 3BW | semi-detached | £251,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 15A BUTTRESS WAY, B66 3DL | semi-detached | £250,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 12 BRIDGE STREET SOUTH, B66 3DR | terraced | £124,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 1 PARK RETREAT, B66 3QD | terraced | £133,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 23 ROSEFIELD ROAD, B67 6DU | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
98 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Technology Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Foundry | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Bristnall Hall Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Victoria Park Primary | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Galton Valley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
62 state primary and 21 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Edgbaston High School for Girls, Future First Independent School, Hallfield School, Norfolk House School, Orion School, Sandwell Valley School and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near B66, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 19.5% |
| Professional occupations | 14.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
538 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B66 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sandwell's figures.
Common questions about B66
What is the average house price in B66?
The average sold price in Sandwell is £205,743 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B66?
Prices in Sandwell are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B66?
The median of 52 recorded sales around central B66 in the last 2 years is £176,000, ranging from £50,000 to £450,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B66?
98 schools sit within 3 miles of central B66, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B66?
538 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B66 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B66 at risk of flooding?
Central B66 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B66 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £176,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 538 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B66 safe?
538 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B66 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B66 or B67, B66 or B21, B66 or B18.
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