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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

B677LJ

Marion Road

B714LR

St Stephens Road

B677PG

White Road

B677JR

Hugh Road

B714JW

Cakemore Road

B661DF

Great Arthur Street

B688SS

Pel Crescent

B662JL

Bridge Street North

B677NN

Devonshire Road

B661EQ

St Pauls Road

B714LF

Birmingham Road

B661NH

Oldbury Road

B662JW

King Street

B677LX

Forster Street

B661HA

St Pauls Road

B662NT

Wattville Road Industrial Estate

B661DR

Hackett Drive

B661AR

Colliery Road

B661NR

Tram Way

B714LQ

Halfords Lane

B661QX

Highbury Road

B661JF

Oldbury Road

B661QL

Holly Lane

B661QS

St Pauls Road

B661TG

Swan Avenue

B661HX

Oldbury Road

B662DH

Lewisham Road

B661HN

St Pauls

B662DU

Middlemore Road

B677AU

Auckland Road

B677PR

Tiverton Grove

B661HJ

Chatwin Street

B661TJ

Shetland Drive

B714LL

Albion Road

B677NB

Marshall Street

B661EG

St Pauls Road

B661AQ

High Street

B714LS

Middlemore Road

B662DJ

Oxford Road

B661JQ

Mallin Street

B661DG

Great Arthur Street

B661LW

Waterfall Close

B714LN

Lones Road

B661QZ

Mallin Street

B677JJ

West Park Road

B661DX

High Street

B677JQ

Holly Lane

B662HH

Asra Close

B661EE

St Pauls Road

B662BU

Lewisham Road

B661DE

Great Arthur Street

B677LA

Holly Lane

B662HR

Cambridge Road

B677QZ

Silverton Heights

B661EU

St Pauls Road

B662DE

Sydenham Road

B714LH

Albion Road

B677NT

Devonshire Road

B661HU

Oldbury Road

B677JB

Holly Lane

B677LN

Heather Road

B661DU

Smethwick

B661RW

Gibson Drive

B677JD

Holly Lane

B661DJ

Perry Street

B677BB

Stony Lane

B661DS

High Street

B677QD

Bleak Street

B714LW

Lones Road

B677NL

St Albans Road

B714LP

St Stephens Road

B661DN

St George Drive

B677PN

Sabell Road

B661DP

Hadley Croft

B662EG

Smeaton Avenue

B662HS

Cambridge Road

B661DH

Great Arthur Street

B677NS

Buttery Road

B661LN

Railwayside Close

B677NA

Marshall Street

B661QQ

Holly Lane

B677AS

Craddock Road

B662HA

Melbourne Road

B661JG

Mallin Street

B661RN

Berry Drive

B662DZ

Parkrose Industrial Estate

B661NY

Oldbury Road

B661TA

Melrose Place

B661BA

Brasshouse Lane

B661EZ

St Pauls Road

B661BB

Halfords Lane

B661NZ

Cakemore Road

B661NJ

Oldbury Road

B677LY

Topsham Road

B677AN

Brisbane Road

B677PS

Alexander Terrace

B661HD

Adams Close

B677NJ

St Albans Road

B662DF

Sydenham Road

B661RB

Crystal Drive

Data Sources

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