Postcode B67 7BU is located in a major urban area, within the Smethwick ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Smethwick South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Smethwick South is £36,739 per year. The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Smethwick South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Smethwick South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Smethwick South is £36,739 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from B67 7BU.
Smethwick South near B67 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| 0.7 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Smethwick Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Smethwick Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Harry Mitchell Park | Small | Walking directions to Harry Mitchell Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £237,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 43 | £194,000 | £230 |
| Detached | 1 | £185,000 | £181 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,500 | £147,500 | £111,250 |
| 2017 | £261,500 | £130,125 | £115,750 |
| 2018 | £295,000 | £162,650 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £159,950 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £282,500 | £172,500 | £127,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £183,000 | £144,000 |
| 2022 | £447,500 | £205,000 | £164,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £204,500 | £176,500 |
| 2024 | £447,500 | £216,000 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £191,000 | £240,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £235,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £163 | £128 |
| 2017 | £223 | £157 | £131 |
| 2018 | £151 | £176 | £151 |
| 2019 | £186 | £191 | £149 |
| 2020 | £178 | £205 | £153 |
| 2021 | £182 | £205 | £171 |
| 2022 | £235 | £222 | £185 |
| 2023 | £226 | £227 | £197 |
| 2024 | £261 | £240 | £212 |
| 2025 | £107 | £274 | £230 |
| 2026 | £181 | £271 | £222 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B67 7BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 15, Louis Court, South Road, Smethwick, B67 7BT | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, Louis Court, South Road, Smethwick, B67 7BT | Flats | Leasehold | £70,750 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, 65, South Road, Smethwick, B67 7BP | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 12, Holly Street, Smethwick, B67 7BS | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 88, Broomfield, Smethwick, B67 7DR | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the B67 7BU postcode area, located within Smethwick South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B67 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Star Asian Supermarket | Tollgate Shopping Centre, Sandwell, B67 7RA | Walking directions to Star Asian Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3AD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Anatolia Food Centre | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3NJ | Walking directions to Anatolia Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Ranya Mini Market | High Street, Sandwell, B66 3NU | Walking directions to Ranya Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Bobby Supermarket | High Street, Sandwell, B66 1DU | Walking directions to Bobby Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B67 7BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Parbinder Kaur
Smethwick - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B67 7BU records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B67 7BU in Smethwick South is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B67 7BU, including Crocketts Community Primary School (Outstanding), Devonshire Junior Academy (Good) and Devonshire Infant Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B67 7BU is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 398 m away.
B67 7BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B67 7BU is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Parbinder Kaur (Labour Party).