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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, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 21.7% 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
21.7%
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

Median price£176,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £235K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Smethwick North & West area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,730 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smethwick North & West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£382,000£317
Semi-Detached13£235,000£265
Terraced31£160,000£196
Flats2£112,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Smethwick North & West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smethwick North & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£46,750£145,250£100,000
2017£279,995£90,000£182,475£112,150
2018£286,995£82,500£229,995£115,000
2019£297,995£60,000£196,750£129,000
2020£356,000£65,500£170,500£132,000
2021£269,500£110,500£200,000£145,000
2022£247,630£84,250£247,000£160,000
2023£219,500£73,500£199,000£166,000
2024£345,000£103,625£236,500£180,000
2025£337,500£118,500£230,000£161,000
2026£400,000£105,000£179,000£176,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smethwick North & West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smethwick North & West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£96£144£129
2017£212£253£170£122
2018£230£99£219£134
2019£230£119£207£143
2020£201£143£162£153
2021£174£168£200£161
2022£178£153£227£180
2023£255£166£194£182
2024£276£210£252£212
2025£296£190£267£188
2026£300£250£189£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Smethwick North & West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.