Area360 logo

Find postcode

Smethwick

Interactive map displaying Smethwick

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 111 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
111
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
61.24(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.57(+31%)
Vehicle crime
9.38(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.28(-23%)
Other theft
6.21(+9%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £350,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Smethwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats4£121,000£2,227
Semi-Detached31£240,000£3,060
Terraced44£187,250£2,354

10 years median price trend in Smethwick

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

All postcodes in Smethwick

B676SA

Manor Road

B677BU

South Road

B679JG

Smethwick

B676BY

The Uplands

B676EW

Arden Road

B676EJ

The Uplands

B676LL

Thimblemill Road

B676AX

Arden Road

B676QB

Thimblemill Road

B677EY

Londonderry Lane

B677PJ

Sabell Road

B677HE

Queens Road

B679GG

Trinity Street

B676PY

Blackthorne Road

B677DA

North Street

B676EB

Church Road

B676PP

Awefields Crescent

B677AA

Trinity Street

B676ED

Church Road

B676DD

The Uplands

B677DN

Coopers Lane

B677EN

Londonderry Lane

B677QY

Ford Street

B677EH

Margaret Gardens

B677HR

Shakespeare Road

B677PT

Dibble Road

B676RD

Primrose Hill

B676QN

Mansion Crescent

B676SQ

Hall Road

B676BP

Beechfield Road

B676PG

Wall Close

B677PY

Dibble Road

B676BW

Parkes Street

B677DS

James Close

B677QD

Bleak Street

B676AS

Parkhill Road

B689SZ

Warley Road

B676DP

Edward Road

B676RJ

Farm Road

B676HT

Addenbrooke Road

B677HG

Queens Road

B677PX

Totnes Road

B677EG

Londonderry Lane

B677RE

Small Close

B676PS

Awefields Crescent

B676JF

Valley Road

B676RY

Manor Road

B677RA

Church Hill Street

B676NR

Thimblemill Road

B676HY

Thompson Road

B676JD

Astbury Avenue

B677EA

Queens Close

B661AA

Brasshouse Lane

B679GJ

Trinity Street

B661DS

High Street

B676EE

Church Road

B662RP

Trinity Street

B677QH

Devonshire Road

B677DB

South Dene

B661DU

Smethwick

B677EL

Londonderry Lane

B679FR

Trinity Street

B676BU

Oakwood Road

B676RB

Pear Tree Road

B677BE

Little Moor Hill

B676LS

Thimblemill Road

B676LR

Thimblemill Road

B677QX

Ford Street

B676RA

Primrose Hill

B677QW

Church Hill Street

B676AY

Parkes Street

B677BJ

Green Street

B677EF

Trinity Street

B689SX

Warley Road

B677EX

Londonderry Grove

B677BX

Green Street

B676EF

Church Road

B676PW

Yew Tree Road

B676JJ

Stanhope Road

B677BS

Holly Street

B677EB

Green Street

B677BG

Little Moor Hill

B663AP

High Street

B677AS

Craddock Road

B677PU

Dibble Road

B677RF

Hitchcock Close

B677HH

Manor Road

B677PN

Sabell Road

B677AP

Vicarage Road

B676EH

Church Road

B677EZ

Londonderry Lane

B677EW

Londonderry Lane

B677DR

Broomfield

B676QS

Hales Crescent

B677BA

Stony Lane

B677ER

Symphony Drive

B676RQ

Unketts Road

B677EP

Londonderry Lane

B689ST

Douglas Road

B689SN

Derryfield Court

Data Sources

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