Smethwick
Strong on transport, weaker on lower house prices
This public area guide compares Smethwick in Sandwell using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Smethwick a good place to live?
Smethwick may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sandwell below.
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Smethwick at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded watch-out bullets are available.
Crime rate in Smethwick
Crime rate
Crime rate
15.68 per 1,000 people
Percentile
45th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
House prices in Smethwick
House prices
Average sold price
£196,948
Percentile
20th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Smethwick
Flood risk in Smethwick
Transport in Smethwick
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Smethwick a good place to live?
Smethwick may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. The public data does not show a single obvious weak signal among the available headline measures.
Is Smethwick safe?
Smethwick ranks in the 45th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Smethwick?
The average sold price is £196,948, with house prices in the 20th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Smethwick?
Schools rank in the 61st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Smethwick?
Nearby public profiles include Hateley Heath in Sandwell and Blackheath in Sandwell.
