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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
10/10
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
44.4(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.25(-33%)
Vehicle crime
6.87(+6%)
Drugs
6.09(+127%)
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 £180,000 in Smethwick South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £255,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smethwick South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats2£137,500£2,199
Semi-Detached6£220,500£2,472
Terraced24£179,500£2,144

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

B676EZ

Church Gardens

B677BT

South Road

B664HH

Bearwood Road

B676EW

Arden Road

B676AB

Firs Lane

B677BY

South Road

B677AH

Church Hill Street

B677DH

Broomfield

B664LT

Bearwood Road

B677QW

Church Hill Street

B677DY

Queens Close

B679EL

Trinity Street

B664NF

Waterloo Road

B679FU

Smethwick

B676AJ

Arden Road

B664LL

Soho and Victoria

B676DJ

Cheshire Road

B676RT

Crawford Avenue

B676BQ

Cemetery Road

B676BD

Cemetery Road

B676DN

Cheshire Road

B663NU

High Street

B677EY

Londonderry Lane

B677DP

Coopers Lane

B676BW

Parkes Street

B677BP

South Road

B676BG

Cemetery Road

B676QW

Mansion Crescent

B676QP

Hales Lane

B676DR

Watery Lane

B677AP

Vicarage Road

B664LN

Bearwood Road

B664NQ

Grange Road

B676DZ

Rosefield Road

B664JE

Burn Close

B661AA

Brasshouse Lane

B676BJ

The Uplands

B676SD

Manor Road

B664LU

Bearwood Road

B679GJ

Trinity Street

B676RR

Taylors Lane

B664LZ

Capethorn Road

B676EP

Edward Road

B676RZ

Manor Road

B677BJ

Green Street

B675WQ

Trinity Street

B676DD

The Uplands

B676BX

Oakwood Road

B679FR

Trinity Street

B664JY

Claremont Road

B664NB

Waterloo Road

B664NG

Grange Road

B676BU

Oakwood Road

B676AG

Arden Road

B677BN

South Road

B663PD

High Street

B676AA

Arden Road

B676DX

Rosefield Road

B661WG

Trinity Street

B677EZ

Londonderry Lane

B677DU

Dynes Walk

B677BS

Holly Street

B679HD

Smethwick

B662WF

Trinity Street

B677BU

South Road

B663PA

High Street

B676DT

Watery Lane

B677BX

Green Street

B664LJ

Soho and Victoria

B677BZ

South Road

B677ER

Symphony Drive

B676QN

Mansion Crescent

B677DS

James Close

B663PJ

High Street

B664HR

Bearwood Road

B664LX

Pearman Road

B664HN

Bearwood Road

B679GG

Trinity Street

B662TU

Trinity Street

B676DY

Rosefield Road

B676EY

Church Gardens

B676AS

Parkhill Road

B664JZ

Claremont Road

B677DX

Metric Walk

B679JG

Smethwick

B676AX

Arden Road

B664HW

Millpool Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.