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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

B677BA

Stony Lane

B677PW

Sabell Road

B676AW

Westfield Road

B676BY

The Uplands

B676HP

Stanhope Road

B676QP

Hales Lane

B677BD

Stony Lane

B677EH

Margaret Gardens

B676AR

Queens Road

B676AY

Parkes Street

B676PY

Blackthorne Road

B677AL

Vicarage Road

B677EA

Queens Close

B677EU

Damian Close

B689SR

Hayes Road

B663AP

High Street

B676DA

Clarendon Road

B676EH

Church Road

B676QY

Hales Lane

B676ED

Church Road

B676LR

Thimblemill Road

B677BX

Green Street

B677QY

Ford Street

B661WG

Trinity Street

B676BZ

The Uplands

B677DZ

Queens Close

B676BW

Parkes Street

B676LP

Thimblemill Road

B677DU

Dynes Walk

B677EX

Londonderry Grove

B677HL

Manor Road

B676AP

Highfield Road

B676DD

The Uplands

B676HU

Old Chapel Road

B677EN

Londonderry Lane

B677HS

Shakespeare Road

B676DX

Rosefield Road

B677HQ

Queens Road

B676DP

Edward Road

B676EE

Church Road

B677AB

Trinity Street

B677DD

Broomfield

B689SX

Warley Road

B662TY

Trinity Street

B676BG

Cemetery Road

B676BL

The Uplands

B676HS

Addenbrooke Road

B676HY

Thompson Road

B677AQ

Vicarage Road

B677DX

Metric Walk

B677QH

Devonshire Road

B676RH

Hales Lane

B677HE

Queens Road

B677PU

Dibble Road

B676BD

Cemetery Road

B676BE

Parkes Street

B676DS

Watery Lane

B676PR

Awefields Crescent

B676RD

Primrose Hill

B677EE

Londonderry Lane

B677RA

Church Hill Street

B661AQ

High Street

B676DZ

Rosefield Road

B676EQ

The Uplands

B676PS

Awefields Crescent

B677EY

Londonderry Lane

B689SZ

Warley Road

B676RR

Taylors Lane

B676RQ

Unketts Road

B676RU

Hales Lane

B676SA

Manor Road

B677AA

Trinity Street

B677AT

Auckland Road

B677HP

Lee Gardens

B677PZ

Dibble Road

B689SL

Basons Lane

B676BS

Beechfield Road

B676PX

Blackthorne Road

B676SD

Manor Road

B677AG

Vicarage Road

B677EJ

Londonderry Lane

B677BY

South Road

B677PL

Sabell Road

B676AJ

Arden Road

B676BU

Oakwood Road

B676QT

Hales Crescent

B677AH

Church Hill Street

B677BJ

Green Street

B677DL

Coopers Lane

B676QX

Hales Crescent

B677PN

Sabell Road

B677PP

Dibble Road

B677PR

Tiverton Grove

B677QX

Ford Street

B676HT

Addenbrooke Road

B676PP

Awefields Crescent

B676RA

Primrose Hill

B677AU

Auckland Road

B677BS

Holly Street

B676SQ

Hall Road

Data Sources

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