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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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Smethwick North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,730 up to £400,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smethwick North & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£391,000£3,318
Semi-Detached9£200,000£2,433
Terraced33£162,000£2,054

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

B662HE

Oxford Road

B661JE

Oldbury Road

B661BG

Dartmouth Road

B677QY

Ford Street

B662JE

Mornington Road

B677LW

Heather Road

B661TQ

Grenville Drive

B714LT

Doranda Way

B662BT

Mafeking Road

B661PE

Spring Road

B662HB

Carlton Road

B662HX

Retallack Close

B661TF

Drake Road

B661DB

Halfords Lane

B662DT

Middlemore Road

B714JZ

Birmingham Road

B661HR

Fenton Street

B662DA

Kimberley Road

B661NN

Oldbury Road

B714LJ

Albion Road

B661RP

Whitehouse Drive

B677JT

Hugh Road

B661AF

Potterton Way

B661NU

Oldbury Road

B677PU

Dibble Road

B661TU

Narel Sharpe Close

B677PW

Sabell Road

B662HF

Oxford Road

B714LG

Colliery Road

B661QG

Crystal Drive

B662HZ

Moyses Croft

B661RJ

Crystal Drive

B661QN

Holly Lane

B677LD

Holly Lane

B714EA

St Pauls

B661TT

Chance Drive

B661JA

Nine Leasowes

B677QR

Stony Lane

B662BY

Hanson Close

B661PT

St Pauls

B677LB

Holly Lane

B714LE

Doranda Way Industrial Park

B677LQ

Brian Road

B661QP

Draycott Road

B661NA

Marriott Road

B677QU

Kelia Drive

B677JZ

Holly Lane

B677QG

Devonshire Road

B661BD

Cambridge Road

B662JH

Downing Street

B662BS

Lewisham Road

B661EH

St Pauls Road

B677QL

Stony Street

B661ND

Oldbury Road

B677PT

Dibble Road

B662JN

King Street

B677NR

Frank Road

B677LL

Marion Road

B662DB

Lewisham Road

B662EJ

Smeaton Avenue

B677JE

Holly Lane

B662BP

Lewisham Road

B677LG

Brian Road

B661TD

Culvert Way

B677AR

Brisbane Road

B661EL

Halfords Lane

B661BH

Halfords Lane

B661AG

Halfords Lane

B661EX

St Pauls Road

B714LU

Doranda Way

B714JS

Colliery Road

B661RE

West End Avenue

B662ER

Lewisham Road

B677PQ

White Road

B662HU

Fowler Close

B688SU

Gowshall Drive

B677PH

Silverton Road

B677PY

Dibble Road

B677QB

Devonshire Road

B677BD

Stony Lane

B661RA

Doulton Drive

B677LU

Lodge Road

B677QA

Silverton Road

B677NH

St Albans Road

B677JU

Hugh Road

B661HB

St Pauls Road

B662DD

Lewisham Road

B661GY

Halfords Lane

B661QT

St Pauls Road

B661TE

Frobisher Way

B677PA

Bowden Road

B661AX

Junction Industrial Estate

B677JG

Forest Close

B714LD

Halfords Lane

B662HD

Asra Close

B661RD

Crystal Drive

B661LY

Albion Business Park

B677QH

Devonshire Road

B662BX

Kimberley Road

B688ST

Pel Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.