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Smethwick South

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About

Smethwick South is a residential and industrial district in the borough of Sandwell. The area is characterised by terraced housing and several industrial estates, with a mix of manufacturing and distribution businesses. The Birmingham Main Line Canal runs through the area, a reminder of its historical role in the region's industrial development.

The local landscape is notably marked by the prominent Galton Valley, which contains a significant canal engineering feature where the newer canal crosses the old valley on an aqueduct. This area provides a green corridor with paths alongside the water. The residential streets are primarily Victorian and Edwardian in origin, serving the local workforce.

Area overview

On average Smethwick South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Smethwick South is £36,739 per year. There are 1 schools in Smethwick South: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Smethwick South is home to around 10,338 people, with a population density of about 9,803.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Smethwick South Population
10,338
Population density
9,803.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.14(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.03(-29%)
Vehicle crime
7.64(+16%)
Other theft
5.8(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,109
20.4%
Indian
2,021
19.55%
Pakistani
1,904
18.42%
African
1,107
10.71%
Other
650
6.29%
Total population: 10,336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,644
34.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,573
20.38%
Level 3 (A level)
974
12.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
11.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
898
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 7,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
940
26.13%
Owns outright
789
21.93%
Social rents from council
655
18.21%
Owns with a mortgage
595
16.54%
Other social rented
449
12.48%
Total households: 3,597

Property prices in Smethwick South

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 in Smethwick South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £283,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smethwick South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£283,000
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached6£201,000
Terraced24£172,000

10 years median price trend in Smethwick South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Smethwick South.

All postcodes in Smethwick South

B663AJ

High Street

B677EG

Londonderry Lane

B676AQ

Arden Road

B664LH

Pens Close

B679FR

Trinity Street

B679HD

Smethwick

B679HP

Smethwick

B679JG

Smethwick

B676DU

Rosefield Road

B677DT

Kilmet Walk

B677QT

Church Hill Street

B677BT

South Road

B677BZ

South Road

B662RP

Trinity Street

B676DL

Cheshire Road

B676DT

Watery Lane

B677BP

South Road

B677DA

North Street

B677DP

Coopers Lane

B677QJ

Stony Lane

B664JA

Beck Close

B664LY

Capethorn Road

B676HA

Church Road

B664NF

Waterloo Road

B664JD

Vince Street

B676BJ

The Uplands

B676EN

Arden Road

B664JZ

Claremont Road

B676EP

Edward Road

B676AN

Westfield Road

B677DH

Broomfield

B664JB

Dawson Street

B676AB

Firs Lane

B677EQ

Londonderry Lane

B677DJ

Coopers Lane

B664HH

Bearwood Road

B676RS

Hales Lane

B676SB

Manor Road

B676AS

Parkhill Road

B676RY

Manor Road

B677AP

Vicarage Road

B677BU

South Road

B677EB

Green Street

B677EZ

Londonderry Lane

B676DY

Rosefield Road

B677EF

Trinity Street

B664LX

Pearman Road

B676DJ

Cheshire Road

B676EU

Wellington Road

B662WF

Trinity Street

B677DN

Coopers Lane

B676BB

Cemetery Road

B676QL

Hales Lane

B677DS

James Close

B676RW

Robert Lucas Place

B676RX

Manor Road

B664LU

Bearwood Road

B664LZ

Capethorn Road

B676RT

Crawford Avenue

B676SF

Greenfield Road

B676BN

Park Avenue

B677QW

Church Hill Street

B664HQ

Harden Keep

B664LT

Bearwood Road

B676RZ

Manor Road

B664HT

Bearwood Road

B676BT

Beechfield Road

B677BA

Stony Lane

B663NU

High Street

B676AW

Westfield Road

B676BY

The Uplands

B676QP

Hales Lane

B676AY

Parkes Street

B677AL

Vicarage Road

B677EA

Queens Close

B677EU

Damian Close

B663AP

High Street

B676DA

Clarendon Road

B676DW

Cheshire Road

B676EL

Firs Lane

B677BX

Green Street

B661WG

Trinity Street

B676BZ

The Uplands

B677DZ

Queens Close

B676BW

Parkes Street

B677DU

Dynes Walk

B677EX

Londonderry Grove

B664NE

Waterloo Road

B676AP

Highfield Road

B676DD

The Uplands

B664HU

Bearwood Road

B664HZ

Arcadia Mews

B676DX

Rosefield Road

B664HD

Millpool Way

B676DP

Edward Road

B677AB

Trinity Street

B677DD

Broomfield

B662TY

Trinity Street

B664HR

Bearwood Road

B664LN

Bearwood Road

Data Sources

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