Smethwick East is a residential and industrial area located in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and modern developments, alongside industrial estates and commercial spaces. Key landmarks include the Galton Valley Canal and parts of the M5 motorway, which run through the area, providing transport links. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, catering to everyday needs.
The area has a strong industrial heritage, with former factories and workshops reflecting its historical role in manufacturing. Smethwick East is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes and nearby train stations serving Birmingham and the wider region. Community spaces like Victoria Park offer green areas for recreation. The blend of residential and industrial zones gives the area a practical, working character.
On average Smethwick East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Smethwick East is £35,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Smethwick East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Smethwick East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £270,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £257,000 |
| Terraced | 7 | £185,000 |
10 years price trend in Smethwick East
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Rolfe Street
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Cornwall Road
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Foundry Lane
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Anne Road
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Corbett Street
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George Bird Close
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Smethwick East
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Messenger Road
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Grove Lane
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Victoria Avenue
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Smethwick East
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Smethwick East
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Kitchener Street
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Soho Way
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Alma Street
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Regent Street
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Croxall Way
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French Walls Way
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Smethwick East
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Cranford Street
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Abberley Street
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Crockett's Lane
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Oakfield Close
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Raglan Road
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Rolfe Street
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Argyll Way
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Soap Works Drive
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Grove Lane
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Allan Close
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Regent Street
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Beech Way
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Cuin Road
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Rolfe Street
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Bridge Street North
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Crockett's Lane
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Beech Way
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Bridge Street South
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Bridge Street North
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Corbett Street
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Raglan Road
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Abberley Street
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Smethwick East
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Crockett's Lane
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St Matthews Road
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Cranford Street
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Brook Street
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Smethwick East
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Windmill Precinct
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Scribbans Close
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Price Street
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Thomas Street
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Grove Lane
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Bridge Street North
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Cranford Street
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Ballot Street
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Dawlish Road
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Windmill Crescent
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Crockett's Lane
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Rose Close
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Brailsford Drive
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Baldwin Street
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Exeter Road
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Oakfield Close
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Raglan Road
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Alfred Street
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Grove Lane
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Grove Close
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Thomas Street
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Baldwin Street
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Foundry Lane
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Crockett's Lane
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Crockett's Lane
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Messenger Road
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Smethwick East
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Suffrage Street
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Arthur Keen Drive
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Argyll Way
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Anne Road
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Downing Street
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Brook Street
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Tiverton Road
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Soho Way
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Suffrage Street
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Rolfe Street
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Boulton Road
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Soho Close
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Windmill Crescent
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Smethwick East
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Ballot Street
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Crockett's Lane
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Victoria Avenue
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Cutler Street
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St Matthews Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.