Rose Close is in Smethwick and in Sandwell district. B66 3JE is located in the Soho and Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rose Close, Smethwick, B66 3JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B66 3JB, B66 3TF, B66 3TD, B66 3TU, B66 3JF, B66 3JA, B66 3TA, B66 3SW, B66 3SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B66 3JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B66 3JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 42.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 42.3% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 39.5% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 38.7% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B66 3JE this area, 38.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.8% | 38.1% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 15% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 13.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 16.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 20.1% | 19.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 24.1% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 21.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 31.9% | 14.3% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -67.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 48.7% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 14.5% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 22.2% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.5% | 48.7% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 34.6% | 33.2% | 9.8% | 24.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 2.7% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 51.8% | 6.5% | 45.3% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Close was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% lower than the Soho and Victoria average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rose Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Soho and Victoria and the 410th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rose Close, Smethwick, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-06-25 | £178,771 |
| 12 Rose Close, Smethwick, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2015-04-16 | £170,477 |
B66 3JE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B66 3JE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 31 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School Bell Barn Road , Lee Bank B15 2AF | 4out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillian de Lissa Nursery School Bellevue , B5 7LX | 3out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Windmill Lane , B66 3LX | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School Messenger Road , B66 3DU | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Primary Ballot Street , B66 3HH | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cape Primary School Cape Hill , B66 4SH | 2out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Hall Primary Academy Montague Road , B66 4PW | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead School Milestone Lane , Handsworth B21 0HN | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Dixon Academy Portland Road , Edgbaston B16 9GD | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Paul's School for Girls Vernon Road , Edgbaston B16 9SL | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,920 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 4,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South and City College Birmingham 129 Floodgate Street , B5 5SU | - not rated | 5,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | 1out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Academy Unit 7, the 3b Business Village, Alexandra Road , B21 0PD | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion School 14246 , Western Road B18 7QD | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Mc Donalds, Grove Lane | 315 yd | |
| The Hideout Gourmet | Unit 1, Argyll Works, Alma Street | 439 yd | |
| Netty's Carribean & English | 172 Cape Hill | 544 yd | |
| Chennai Dosa | 445-447 Dudley Road | 616 yd | |
| Ama Restaurant | 89 Cape Hill | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Bar & Grill | Smethwick Working Mens Club, 108 Woodlands Street | 108 yd | |
| Community Action Project | Windmill Lane | 304 yd | |
| Smethwick Mencap Social Club | Smethwick Mencap Social Club, Price Street | 558 yd | |
| The Robin Pub | The Robin, 60 Suffrage Street | 590 yd | |
| Caribbean Delight | 439-441 Dudley Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Pizza | 2 Messenger Road | 344 yd | |
| Windmill Fryer and Grill Ltd | 69 Windmill Lane | 512 yd | |
| Cape Hill Chippy | 168 Cape Hill | 563 yd | |
| Tariq Sweet Centre | 152 Cape Hill | 592 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 453 Dudley Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goizha Supermarket | 472 Dudley Road, Birmingham | 645 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 646 yd | |
| Pak Express | 3 Cape Hill Retail Centre, Cape Hill | 714 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda, Windmills Shopping Centre, Cape Hill | 745 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | Unit 3, Windmills Shopping Centre, Cape Hill | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Primary Academy VICTORIA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL VICTORIA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL BALLOT STREET | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Pure Gym (Birmingham West) UNIT 7 UNIT 7 CAPE HILL | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Victoria Park HIGH STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Black Patch Park MURDOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Oasis Academy Foundry FOUNDRY ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Summerfield Junior And Infant School SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL SUMMERFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL CUTHBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Council House (Town Hall) COUNCIL HOUSE COUNCIL HOUSE HIGH STREET | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.