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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

B677DR

Broomfield

B677EW

Londonderry Lane

B676EW

Arden Road

B677HJ

Francis Road

B676QR

Hales Crescent

B677HR

Shakespeare Road

B677PT

Dibble Road

B676BQ

Cemetery Road

B676DB

Clifton Road

B676HN

Stanhope Road

B676QW

Mansion Crescent

B676SG

Hall Road

B677QN

Stony Lane

B677RD

Bartleet Road

B661DX

High Street

B676AU

Parkhill Road

B676NR

Thimblemill Road

B676PE

Queens Road

B676AZ

Parkes Street

B676EA

Church Road

B676JD

Astbury Avenue

B676JP

Dorothy Road

B677AN

Brisbane Road

B677BN

South Road

B677DB

South Dene

B676BA

Parkes Street

B676PU

Thimblemill Road

B676QZ

Hales Lane

B677DW

Coopers Lane

B679EL

Trinity Street

B661DU

Smethwick

B676BH

Parkes Street

B676BX

Oakwood Road

B676DR

Watery Lane

B676LS

Thimblemill Road

B677BE

Little Moor Hill

B661DS

High Street

B676HZ

Thompson Road

B677AR

Brisbane Road

B677BG

Little Moor Hill

B677QQ

Devonshire Road

B675WQ

Trinity Street

B676AX

Arden Road

B676ER

Lotus Croft

B677ER

Symphony Drive

B689ST

Douglas Road

B661DT

High Street

B676JA

Old Chapel Road

B676QF

St Marks Road

B677QD

Bleak Street

B676JL

Davison Road

B677JY

Holly Lane

B676PZ

Blackthorne Road

B677DY

Queens Close

B677QB

Devonshire Road

B662TR

Trinity Street

B676HW

Stanhope Road

B676RJ

Farm Road

B676QN

Mansion Crescent

B677AX

Stony Lane

B679DF

Trinity Street

B676PL

Laburnum Avenue

B676QB

Thimblemill Road

B689SU

Douglas Avenue

B662TU

Trinity Street

B676BP

Beechfield Road

B676RG

Unketts Road

B677BQ

Little Moor Hill

B677RE

Small Close

B662PT

Trinity Street

B661AA

Brasshouse Lane

B676EG

The Uplands

B676EJ

The Uplands

B676NP

Thimblemill Road

B677QL

Stony Street

B677QU

Kelia Drive

B677HX

Francis Road

B679EY

Trinity Street

B679FU

Smethwick

B679GG

Trinity Street

B679GJ

Trinity Street

Data Sources

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