Smethwick South

Sandwell · West Midlands · population 10,522 · 5 LSOAs

Approximate neighbourhood (MSOA) boundary. © OpenStreetMap contributors; boundary © ONS / Crown copyright.

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In summary

Smethwick South is one of the most-deprived 10% of neighbourhoods in England, ranked #6,284 of 6,856 neighbourhoods nationally, and #35 of 39 in Sandwell. Across the seven themes it scores highest on Crime (31) and lowest on Living environment (4). Typical homes here, about £185,000 over the past year, have climbed steeply — up 33% in five years (from 37 sales), 15% below the wider Sandwell median of £218,000.

Themed scores ?

Each 0–100, higher = less deprived on that theme. National rank shown.

Income 6 · #6,462
Employment 15 · #5,811
Education 7 · #6,380
Health 17 · #5,715
Crime 31 · #4,735
Housing & access 27 · #5,009
Living environment 4 · #6,572

House prices ?

£185,000median (12m) · +2.5% yr · n=37
TypeMedian (12m)Sales1yr5yr
All homes£185,00037+2.5%+33.1%
DetachedToo few sales to report (n=0)
Semi-detached£215,0009-13.1%+32.3%
Terraced£180,00025+9.1%+33.3%
FlatToo few sales to report (n=3)
This area£185,000
Sandwell£218,000
West Midlands£252,500
England£300,000
Annual median price, all homes. Small samples can be volatile.

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Affordability-adjusted Score ?

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