Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Sandwell: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 17 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around B66 1EE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 39 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 67 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Galton Valley Primary School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
Data temporarily unavailable
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 GP, 1 hospital, 15 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LODGE ROAD SURGERY — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station0.3 mi
Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station0.3 mi
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station0.3 mi
38 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
8green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.42 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
34shops & libraries
- 26 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Farmfoods, Spar, Asda, Iceland…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Farmfoods West Cross — 0.6 mi
In Sandwell, 79% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (91% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sandwell, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near B66 1EE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in B66.
Average sold price by property type across the B66 district, 2021–2026.
About B66 1EE
B66 1EE scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, B66 1EE is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,329 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 67 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is Galton Valley Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.4 mi away.
Healthcare access is good, with 24 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 15 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LODGE ROAD SURGERY, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is MIDLAND METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 1.3 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
