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B66

SMETHWICK

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

B66 covers SMETHWICK in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £296,791
1yr change ▼ 48.8%
Crime 94% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£296,791

▼ 48.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

157.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

274 Mbps

Property Prices in B66

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B66 is £296,791, which is 11% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in B66 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in B66 have fallen 48.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £362,353 17
Semi-detached £236,831 64
Terraced £177,906 254
Flat £102,312 54
All types £296,791 453

5-Year Price History

£200K £261K £322K £383K £444K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B66

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 157.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B66 has a crime rate significantly 94% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
79.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
12.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B66

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B66 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bearwood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cape Primary School Primary Good mi
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Shireland Collegiate Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
Galton Valley Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

57

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B66 are 274.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

64%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B66 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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B66 — SMETHWICK

Area Summary

B66 (SMETHWICK) offers property prices near the national average (£296,791), higher-than-average crime (94% above national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (274 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B66?
The average house price in B66 (SMETHWICK) is £296,791, based on 453 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 48.8% over the past year.
Is B66 a safe area to live?
Crime in B66 is above the national average (157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (79.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in B66?
There are 11 schools in or near B66. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in B66?
Council tax in B66 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in B66?
The average broadband download speed in B66 is 274 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 64%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in B66 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B66 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.