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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 90 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
90
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
46.16(+21%)
Drugs
8.26(+214%)
Shoplifting
6.99(-20%)
Vehicle crime
5.93(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.65(-50%)
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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Smethwick North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,730 up to £354,000.

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
Detached2£237,500
Semi-Detached9£230,000
Terraced16£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

B714LU

Doranda Way

B661AX

Junction Industrial Estate

B661BB

Halfords Lane

B661BU

Halfords Lane

B661QL

Holly Lane

B677JZ

Holly Lane

B677QY

Ford Street

B714JZ

Birmingham Road

B677LH

Michael Road

B661NH

Oldbury Road

B677NB

Marshall Street

B661RN

Berry Drive

B661TB

Oldbury Road

B677LG

Brian Road

B714LE

Doranda Way Industrial Park

B661BT

Roebuck Lane

B661DP

Hadley Croft

B662ET

Surrey Close

B662HF

Oxford Road

B677LL

Marion Road

B661EZ

St Pauls Road

B661NN

Oldbury Road

B661NZ

Cakemore Road

B661QZ

Mallin Street

B661AR

Colliery Road

B661LL

Forest Close

B661NU

Oldbury Road

B661PE

Spring Road

B662HX

Retallack Close

B714JW

Cakemore Road

B661EE

St Pauls Road

B661HR

Fenton Street

B677NU

Devonshire Road

B677QH

Devonshire Road

B677PU

Dibble Road

B661HU

Oldbury Road

B661JF

Oldbury Road

B662DQ

St Pauls

B714EA

St Pauls

B661AQ

High Street

B661GY

Halfords Lane

B661TG

Swan Avenue

B677JU

Hugh Road

B677LY

Topsham Road

B677PQ

White Road

B661AB

Oldbury Road

B662BS

Lewisham Road

B662BY

Hanson Close

B662JP

Pope Street

B714JS

Colliery Road

B661BF

Gaitskell Way

B661EY

St Pauls Road

B662DD

Lewisham Road

B662HU

Fowler Close

B677PZ

Dibble Road

B661NY

Oldbury Road

B661NR

Tram Way

B688SS

Pel Crescent

B661EL

Halfords Lane

B677LJ

Marion Road

B677PL

Sabell Road

B714LP

St Stephens Road

B661EG

St Pauls Road

B661TT

Chance Drive

B677PN

Sabell Road

B677PP

Dibble Road

B677PR

Tiverton Grove

B677QX

Ford Street

B661HN

St Pauls

B661RD

Crystal Drive

B677AU

Auckland Road

B677JT

Hugh Road

B677LU

Lodge Road

B661HA

St Pauls Road

B662HA

Melbourne Road

B662HS

Cambridge Road

B714LR

St Stephens Road

B661EU

St Pauls Road

B661TD

Culvert Way

B661BL

Dartmouth Road

B677PT

Dibble Road

B677LE

Jacmar Crescent

B677QN

Stony Lane

B661AF

Potterton Way

B661DX

High Street

B661EA

Lath Lane

B661LN

Railwayside Close

B661RR

Hefford Drive

B662BT

Mafeking Road

B662EX

Hidden Lock

B677JD

Holly Lane

B677NP

Walter Road

B661DN

St George Drive

B661QU

Lonsdale Road

B661TH

Pine Avenue

B677AN

Brisbane Road

B714LW

Lones Road

B661DB

Halfords Lane

B662DB

Lewisham Road

B677LA

Holly Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.