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Area insights about Merrivale Road, Smethwick, B66 4DS

Locals say

7.3Good area

Local architecture / Beauty
5.7
Green spaces
8.5
Prosperity
5.5
Safety
7.5
High street / Retail amenities
8.8
Transport links
7.5
Local community
7.0
Schools
7.8
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  • "Bearwood is close to Birmingham city center"
  • "Lightwoods Park is a beautiful green space"
  • "Edgbaston Reservoir is nearby"
  • "The high street has diverse independent businesses"
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Data says

Income

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Low-income area 4/10

Borders with low-income areas

Deprived area

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Deprivation level 7/10

Larger area (Sandwell) contains significant amount of deprived areas

Low crime rate 3/10

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Demographics

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Main ethnic group
White British 45%
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Main religion
Christian 38%
Main age band
Aged 20 to 39 36%
Main household type
Families with young children 31%
Immediate area
Average for West Midlands

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Noise

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Flood risk

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Flood risk is identified

Transport

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Outside London, only National Rail stations are included

Amenities within 0.5 miles

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Food stores 10+

  • Aldi Stores Limited 0.4 miles supermarket
  • MIR International Supermarket 0.5 miles supermarket
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc 0.5 miles supermarket
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Schools

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