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About

Smethwick ward lies in the northern part of the Sandwell metropolitan borough. The area is characterised by residential streets and local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Industrial heritage has shaped its landscape, with some older manufacturing sites still present alongside newer commercial units. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, such as Victoria Park, which provide recreational areas for the community.

A notable local landmark is the Galton Valley canals and bridges, a significant feat of historic engineering that cuts through the area. Housing includes a mix of Victorian terraces and more modern developments. Public transport links, including bus routes and the nearby Smethwick Rolfe Street railway station, connect the ward to wider Sandwell and Birmingham. Community facilities like libraries and places of worship serve the local population.

Area overview

On average Smethwick has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Smethwick is £39,424 per year. There are 4 schools in Smethwick: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Smethwick is home to around 15,465 people, with a population density of about 7,298.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Smethwick Population
15,465
Population density
7,298.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.61(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.48(+46%)
Vehicle crime
10.22(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.57(-16%)
Other theft
6.53(+14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,576
29.59%
Indian
3,057
19.77%
Pakistani
2,144
13.86%
Other
1,011
6.54%
African
947
6.12%
Total population: 15,464

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,883
33.49%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,373
20.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,497
12.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,471
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,284
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 11,595

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,278
23.92%
Social rents from council
1,234
23.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,181
22.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,035
19.37%
Other social rented
373
6.98%
Total households: 5,342

Property prices in Smethwick

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,730 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Smethwick 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£261,500
Flats2£140,000
Semi-Detached18£232,000
Terraced44£192,500

10 years median price trend in Smethwick

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

All postcodes in Smethwick

B663AJ

High Street

B676QD

Hillfields

B677PS

Alexander Terrace

B676HX

Davison Road

B677EG

Londonderry Lane

B676AQ

Arden Road

B676ES

Meadow Road

B676ET

Chapel View

B676EF

Church Road

B679FR

Trinity Street

B679HD

Smethwick

B679HP

Smethwick

B679JG

Smethwick

B689SN

Derryfield Court

B676DU

Rosefield Road

B676LL

Thimblemill Road

B676PG

Wall Close

B676QE

St Marks Road

B677DT

Kilmet Walk

B677PJ

Sabell Road

B677QT

Church Hill Street

B676PF

Queens Road

B677BT

South Road

B677BZ

South Road

B677HN

Manor Road

B662RP

Trinity Street

B676DT

Watery Lane

B676PN

Yew Tree Road

B676PW

Yew Tree Road

B676QS

Hales Crescent

B676SH

Manor Road

B677BB

Stony Lane

B677BP

South Road

B677DA

North Street

B677QJ

Stony Lane

B676LT

Hodgetts Close

B676LU

Smith Close

B676SE

Greenfield Road

B677HH

Manor Road

B677PX

Totnes Road

B676BJ

The Uplands

B676EN

Arden Road

B676EP

Edward Road

B676AN

Westfield Road

B677DH

Broomfield

B676JE

Valley Road

B676PT

Thimblemill Road

B677EQ

Londonderry Lane

B675PP

Norman Road

B677DJ

Coopers Lane

B677HF

Queens Road

B676LW

William Road

B676QU

Hales Crescent

B676RS

Hales Lane

B676SB

Manor Road

B677HT

Milton Road

B676AS

Parkhill Road

B676JF

Valley Road

B676RY

Manor Road

B677AP

Vicarage Road

B677BU

South Road

B677EB

Green Street

B677EZ

Londonderry Lane

B676DY

Rosefield Road

B677EL

Londonderry Lane

B676QA

Thimblemill Road

B677EF

Trinity Street

B677QA

Silverton Road

B676LN

William Road

B677RF

Hitchcock Close

B677RG

Jackson Drive

B662WF

Trinity Street

B676EB

Church Road

B677DN

Coopers Lane

B677PY

Dibble Road

B676BB

Cemetery Road

B676JJ

Stanhope Road

B689SJ

Basons Lane

B676QL

Hales Lane

B676RB

Pear Tree Road

B677DS

James Close

B677HG

Queens Road

B676HR

Mill Hill

B676RW

Robert Lucas Place

B676RX

Manor Road

B677HU

Francis Road

B677QZ

Silverton Heights

B676RT

Crawford Avenue

B676SF

Greenfield Road

B677AS

Craddock Road

B677EP

Londonderry Lane

B689SS

Hayes Crescent

B676BN

Park Avenue

B677QR

Stony Lane

B677QW

Church Hill Street

B676JB

Astbury Avenue

B676RZ

Manor Road

B677HW

Manor Road

B676BT

Beechfield Road

B676JH

Astbury Avenue

Data Sources

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