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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

B662TU

Trinity Street

B677DZ

Queens Close

B676QT

Hales Crescent

B679EL

Trinity Street

B689SS

Hayes Crescent

B677DH

Broomfield

B677BD

Stony Lane

B676QF

St Marks Road

B676AZ

Parkes Street

B676PF

Queens Road

B676LP

Thimblemill Road

B677HT

Milton Road

B677RG

Jackson Drive

B676RH

Hales Lane

B676JB

Astbury Avenue

B662PT

Trinity Street

B677HW

Manor Road

B676JH

Astbury Avenue

B677HN

Manor Road

B676AU

Parkhill Road

B679EY

Trinity Street

B677PS

Alexander Terrace

B676HU

Old Chapel Road

B677PW

Sabell Road

B676DS

Watery Lane

B661WG

Trinity Street

B677HS

Shakespeare Road

B676SH

Manor Road

B676QA

Thimblemill Road

B677DU

Dynes Walk

B689SL

Basons Lane

B677BQ

Little Moor Hill

B676EP

Edward Road

B676JE

Valley Road

B677AX

Stony Lane

B677AT

Auckland Road

B676AJ

Arden Road

B676QW

Mansion Crescent

B676PE

Queens Road

B676BT

Beechfield Road

B676PN

Yew Tree Road

B676AW

Westfield Road

B677DL

Coopers Lane

B676DY

Rosefield Road

B676LW

William Road

B676BZ

The Uplands

B676BD

Cemetery Road

B677BY

South Road

B676QX

Hales Crescent

B677EU

Damian Close

B676EA

Church Road

B677EQ

Londonderry Lane

B677HU

Francis Road

B677AB

Trinity Street

B679DF

Trinity Street

B677QA

Silverton Road

B676RU

Hales Lane

B677HJ

Francis Road

B689SU

Douglas Avenue

B676NP

Thimblemill Road

B676ES

Meadow Road

B676DZ

Rosefield Road

B663AJ

High Street

B676HP

Stanhope Road

B676SB

Manor Road

B676LN

William Road

B676BG

Cemetery Road

B661DX

High Street

B677BT

South Road

B677DD

Broomfield

B677AR

Brisbane Road

B677QL

Stony Street

B676RW

Robert Lucas Place

B676HW

Stanhope Road

B676BA

Parkes Street

B677DJ

Coopers Lane

B679HP

Smethwick

B676BN

Park Avenue

B676RR

Taylors Lane

B676QZ

Hales Lane

B676PL

Laburnum Avenue

Data Sources

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