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Crocketts Community Primary SchoolOutstandingBristnall Hall AcademyOutstandingDevonshire Infant AcademyOutstandingShireland Collegiate AcademyOutstandingShireland Hall Primary AcademyOutstandingThe average house price in Smethwick is £188,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Smethwick house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Smethwick a nice place to live?
Smethwick is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Smethwick?
Smethwick has an above average crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 84 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 12% above the national average, and about average for West Midlands.
What are the best schools in Smethwick?
Smethwick has 76 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Shireland Hall Primary Academy, Bristnall Hall Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Annie Lennard Primary School and Abbey Infant School. Note: 8 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Smethwick?
Smethwick has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (62%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.