What's the average income in Smethwick?

Average resident income is about £34,867 per year.

How deprived is Smethwick?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 4268 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Smethwick?

Based on 65 recent sales, the median price is £205,000.

What home types are most common in Smethwick?

Housing mix: terraced 38.1%, semi-detached 37.6%.

How many households are in Smethwick?

There are 5,343 households in Smethwick

What's the Smethwick population and density?

Smethwick population is 15,465 with density 7298.5 per km².

How safe is Smethwick?

Crime level in Smethwick is high with about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Smethwick?

About 32.3% across the Smethwick area.

What are prices by property type in Smethwick?

Latest medians: Detached £283,000, Semi-detached £230,000, Terraced £175,000, Flats £205,000.

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Q: What schools in Smethwick and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in Smethwick: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Smethwick

About

Smethwick is a ward in the borough of Sandwell, located in the West Midlands. It covers an area of approximately 4 square miles and is situated near Birmingham, with good transport links including the M5 motorway and Smethwick Rolfe Street railway station. The ward includes residential areas, industrial estates, and green spaces such as Victoria Park and Smethwick Hall Park.

The area has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, and is home to a range of businesses, particularly in manufacturing and engineering. Smethwick also has several schools, community centers, and places of worship, reflecting its varied population. The High Street serves as a local hub with shops, cafes, and services.

Area overview

On average Smethwick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Smethwick is £34,867 per year. There are 4 schools in Smethwick: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

32.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Smethwick Population

15,465

Population density

7,298.5 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £518,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£283,000	£244,300	£261,500	£400,750	£494,950
Flats	1	£205,000	£205,000	£205,000	£205,000	£205,000
Semi-Detached	23	£230,000	£177,550	£212,500	£257,750	£362,200
Terraced	38	£175,000	£102,300	£150,000	£206,875	£237,050

10 years price trend in Smethwick

All postcodes in Smethwick

B676SQ

Hall Road

B677DR

Broomfield

B677EW

Londonderry Lane

B677HJ

Francis Road

B676BQ

Cemetery Road

B676HN

Stanhope Road

B676DB

Clifton Road

B676QR

Hales Crescent

B676QW

Manor Road

B676SG

Hall Road

B677HR

Shakespeare Road

B677PT

Dibble Road

B677QN

Stony Lane

B677RD

Bartleet Road

B661DX

Tollhouse Way

B676AU

Park Hill Road

B676BA

Parkes Street

B676NR

Manor Road

B676PE

Queen's Road

B676PU

Thimblemill Road

B676QZ

Hales Lane

B677DW

Coopers Lane

B679EL

Trinity Street

B661DU

Smethwick North & West

B676AZ

Parkes Street

B676BH

Parkes Street

B676BX

Oakwood Road

B676DR

Watery Lane

B676EA

Church Road

B676JD

Astbury Avenue

B676JP

Dorothy Road

B676LS

Thimblemill Road

B677AN

Brisbane Road

B677BE

Little Moor Hill

B677BN

South Road

B677DB

South Road

B679HP

Smethwick South

B661DS

Dibble Road

B679JF

Smethwick South

B675WQ

Trinity Street

B676ER

Lotus Croft

B676HZ

Thompson Road

B677AR

Brisbane Road

B677BG

Little Moor Hill

B677ER

Symphony Drive

B677QQ

Devonshire Road

B689ST

Douglas Road

B661DT

Smethwick North & West

B676HX

Davison Road

B676JA

Old Chapel Road

B676JL

Davison Road

B676QF

St Mark's Road

B677QD

Bleak Street

B679HZ

Smethwick South

B679JB

Smethwick South

B676PZ

Blackthorne Road

B677DY

Queens Close

B677EG

Londonderry Lane

B677JY

Holly Lane

B662TR

Trinity Street

B676HW

Stanhope Road

B676RJ

Farm Road

B677QB

Devonshire Road

B676QB

Thimblemill Road

B679FR

Trinity Street

B679GJ

Trinity Street

B679HD

Smethwick South

B676AQ

Arden Road

B676PL

Laburnum Avenue

B676QN

Mansion Crescent

B677AX

Londonderry Lane

B679DF

Trinity Street

B689SU

Douglas Avenue

B661AA

Brasshouse Lane

B662TU

Trinity Street

B676EJ

The Uplands

B676BP

Beechfield Road

B676EG

The Uplands

B676NP

Thimblemill Road

B676RG

Unketts Road

B677BQ

Little Moor Hill

B677QL

Stony Street

B677QU

Kelia Drive

B677RE

Bartleet Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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