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Smethwick North & West

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About

Smethwick North & West covers the northwestern sector of Smethwick in Sandwell, mixing residential streets, small industrial estates and local shopping parades. Community facilities include primary schools, churches and community centres situated close to the main roads that run through the ward. Housing ranges from terraced streets dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries to post‑war estates, and pockets of newer development sit beside longstanding local businesses. Local parks and play areas serve neighbourhoods and provide short links to longer walking routes along the water.

The area is shaped by its waterways and rail corridors. Galton Valley runs through the ward where the Birmingham Canal Navigations Old and New Main Lines run very close together, with towpaths and old canal structures lining the channel. Smethwick Galton Bridge station sits nearby with platforms on two levels that link separate rail lines, offering direct trains to regional destinations. Remnants of former foundries and workshops sit alongside green corridors such as Black Patch, giving the ward a mix of industrial heritage and practical open space.

Area overview

On average Smethwick North & West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Smethwick North & West is £39,165 per year. There are 4 schools in Smethwick North & West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Smethwick North & West is home to around 14,169 people, with a population density of about 4,043.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Smethwick North & West Population
14,169
Population density
4,043.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.63(+26%)
Drugs
9.32(+248%)
Shoplifting
6.63(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.49(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.86(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,870
27.31%
Bangladeshi
2,181
15.39%
Pakistani
2,139
15.1%
British
1,423
10.04%
Other
1,104
7.79%
Total population: 14,170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,645
34.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,318
21.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,324
12.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,218
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,179
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 10,569

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,058
25.54%
Owns outright
1,039
25.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,037
25.03%
Social rents from council
443
10.69%
Other social rented
329
7.94%
Total households: 4,143

Property prices in Smethwick North & West

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Smethwick North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,730 up to £382,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smethwick North & West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smethwick North & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£230,000
Detached3£315,000
Terraced21£160,000

10 years median price trend in Smethwick North & West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smethwick North & West.

All postcodes in Smethwick North & West

B661BH

Halfords Lane

B662HT

Laurel Drive

B677PH

Silverton Road

B677PJ

Sabell Road

B677PS

Alexander Terrace

B688SU

Gowshall Drive

B661PT

St Pauls

B662DJ

Oxford Road

B677BB

Stony Lane

B677JE

Holly Lane

B714LD

Halfords Lane

B661NS

Hackett Drive

B662HD

Asra Close

B661BG

Dartmouth Road

B661QQ

Holly Lane

B662NT

Wattville Road Industrial Estate

B677PG

White Road

B688ST

Pel Crescent

B661DR

Hackett Drive

B661BQ

Beacon Close

B661RA

Doulton Drive

B662DA

Kimberley Road

B662DF

Sydenham Road

B677LP

Ernest Road

B677LW

Heather Road

B677PA

Bowden Road

B662HB

Carlton Road

B661JG

Mallin Street

B677PX

Totnes Road

B714LG

Colliery Road

B661EQ

St Pauls Road

B661RW

Gibson Drive

B677LB

Holly Lane

B677NN

Devonshire Road

B714LS

Middlemore Road

B677JB

Holly Lane

B661LW

Waterfall Close

B661QP

Draycott Road

B661TJ

Shetland Drive

B661TU

Narel Sharpe Close

B662BP

Lewisham Road

B661QR

St Pauls Road

B661QX

Highbury Road

B662DH

Lewisham Road

B677NH

St Albans Road

B662DU

Middlemore Road

B661AG

Halfords Lane

B661BZ

Bevan Way

B662DZ

Parkrose Industrial Estate

B677LQ

Brian Road

B677NS

Buttery Road

B677QA

Silverton Road

B661NJ

Oldbury Road

B661DF

Great Arthur Street

B661DH

Great Arthur Street

B661DL

Perry Street

B661NA

Marriott Road

B661RP

Whitehouse Drive

B661TQ

Grenville Drive

B662DL

Oxford Road

B677NR

Frank Road

B677PY

Dibble Road

B714LH

Albion Road

B661HF

St Pauls Road

B662BU

Lewisham Road

B662JE

Mornington Road

B677QZ

Silverton Heights

B714LJ

Albion Road

B661EH

St Pauls Road

B661RE

West End Avenue

B661TE

Frobisher Way

B677AS

Craddock Road

B677NA

Marshall Street

B677QR

Stony Lane

B661HD

Adams Close

B662DR

Middlemore Road

B662EJ

Smeaton Avenue

B677PW

Sabell Road

B661BD

Cambridge Road

B662JL

Bridge Street North

B662ER

Lewisham Road

B677BD

Stony Lane

B677JQ

Holly Lane

B677JR

Hugh Road

B714LN

Lones Road

B714LF

Birmingham Road

B661AX

Junction Industrial Estate

B661QL

Holly Lane

B677JH

West Park Road

B677JZ

Holly Lane

B677QG

Devonshire Road

B677QY

Ford Street

B714JZ

Birmingham Road

B714LU

Doranda Way

B661BB

Halfords Lane

B661BU

Halfords Lane

B661NH

Oldbury Road

B661RN

Berry Drive

B677LG

Brian Road

B677LH

Michael Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.