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Smethwick North & West

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Smethwick North & West

About

Smethwick North & West is a residential and industrial area in Sandwell, West Midlands. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes and postwar developments, alongside industrial estates and commercial spaces. Key landmarks include the Galton Valley Canal and parts of the M5 motorway, which runs through the area. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities along Bearwood Road.

The area has strong transport links, with Smethwick Rolfe Street railway station providing connections to Birmingham and beyond. Industrial sites, particularly around the Cape Hill and Soho areas, contribute to the local economy. Green spaces like Lightwoods Park offer recreational opportunities. The area reflects a blend of urban and suburban characteristics, with a focus on practicality and accessibility.

Area overview

On average Smethwick North & West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 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 of residents in Smethwick North & West is £37,300 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 37 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Smethwick North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £355,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£321,000
Flats1£86,000
Semi-Detached11£230,000
Terraced21£175,000

10 years price trend in Smethwick North & West

All postcodes in Smethwick North & West

B661TH

Pine Avenue

B662JN

King Street

B677AN

Brisbane Road

B677LD

Holly Lane

B677NZ

Bertram Road

B714LW

Carlton Road

B661DS

Dibble Road

B661HB

St Paul's Road

B661JA

Nine Leasowes

B661JQ

Mallin Street

B662HR

Cambridge Road

B662HZ

Halfords Lane

B677AR

Brisbane Road

B677JJ

West Park Road

B677LF

Jacmar Crescent

B677QQ

Devonshire Road

B714LQ

Halfords Lane

B661BS

Roebuck Lane

B661DT

Smethwick North & West

B661EX

St Paul's Road

B661HE

St Paul's Road

B662EU

Evered Close

B677NT

Devonshire Road

B677QD

Bleak Street

B661BA

Brasshouse Lane

B661DG

Great Arthur Street

B661QG

Cakemore Road

B661QJ

Spon Lane South

B662EG

Evered Close

B662JH

Downing Street

B677LZ

Topsham Road

B677PD

St Albans Close

B661BY

Everest Close

B661DE

Everest Close

B661HX

Oldbury Road

B661JE

Halfords Lane

B661ND

Oldbury Road

B661TA

Melrose Place

B661TF

Drake Road

B677NY

Bertram Road

B677QB

Devonshire Road

B714LL

Albion Road

B661HJ

Chatwin Street

B661QS

St Paul's Road

B661RB

Crystal Drive

B662DT

Melbourne Avenue

B662HH

Asra Close

B677JG

Forest Close

B662BX

Bridge Street North

B662HE

Oxford Road

B677LN

Heather Road

B677LX

Forster Street

B677NJ

St Albans Road

B677NX

Bowden Road

B677QL

Stony Street

B677QU

Kelia Drive
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.