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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 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

B677AU

Auckland Road

B676RX

Manor Road

B676RT

Crawford Avenue

B677PL

Sabell Road

B676RZ

Manor Road

B677HF

Queens Road

B676JP

Dorothy Road

B677DT

Kilmet Walk

B676BL

The Uplands

B676BQ

Cemetery Road

B677QU

Kelia Drive

B677AL

Vicarage Road

B679FU

Smethwick

B677DY

Queens Close

B677BP

South Road

B676PX

Blackthorne Road

B676EQ

The Uplands

B677AH

Church Hill Street

B662TR

Trinity Street

B662WF

Trinity Street

B676PT

Thimblemill Road

B676QD

Hillfields

B677BB

Stony Lane

B676AQ

Arden Road

B677JY

Holly Lane

B677PP

Dibble Road

B676BX

Oakwood Road

B677QT

Church Hill Street

B677QR

Stony Lane

B676DU

Rosefield Road

B676HZ

Thompson Road

B676JL

Davison Road

B679HD

Smethwick

B676HX

Davison Road

B677HP

Lee Gardens

B676DX

Rosefield Road

B676HR

Mill Hill

B675PP

Norman Road

B676QE

St Marks Road

B676HN

Stanhope Road

B677AG

Vicarage Road

B677QQ

Devonshire Road

B676ET

Chapel View

B676SD

Manor Road

B677HL

Manor Road

B677PR

Tiverton Grove

B676SE

Greenfield Road

B676PR

Awefields Crescent

B677AQ

Vicarage Road

B676RG

Unketts Road

B677QN

Stony Lane

B676BB

Cemetery Road

B661DT

High Street

B676DR

Watery Lane

B676BH

Parkes Street

B676HS

Addenbrooke Road

B677RD

Bartleet Road

B676EG

The Uplands

B676SF

Greenfield Road

B677EJ

Londonderry Lane

B677HX

Francis Road

B677EE

Londonderry Lane

B677BZ

South Road

B675WQ

Trinity Street

B676EN

Arden Road

B677QZ

Silverton Heights

B677BN

South Road

B676AP

Highfield Road

B676SG

Hall Road

B676RS

Hales Lane

B676QU

Hales Crescent

B676PU

Thimblemill Road

B676QP

Hales Lane

B676QR

Hales Crescent

B676ER

Lotus Croft

B676DA

Clarendon Road

B677QB

Devonshire Road

B677QJ

Stony Lane

B676QY

Hales Lane

B676BJ

The Uplands

B676BS

Beechfield Road

B689SR

Hayes Road

B676JA

Old Chapel Road

B676QL

Hales Lane

B676LT

Hodgetts Close

B677DX

Metric Walk

B676LU

Smith Close

B677DW

Coopers Lane

B677PZ

Dibble Road

B676AR

Queens Road

B677AN

Brisbane Road

B676AN

Westfield Road

B676BE

Parkes Street

B689SJ

Basons Lane

B676DT

Watery Lane

B676DB

Clifton Road

B676PZ

Blackthorne Road

B677HQ

Queens Road

B661AQ

High Street

B662TY

Trinity Street

Data Sources

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