B66 Smethwick has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 5.6% for property prices and 7.0% for rental income, positioning it in the 88th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 57.9. The district remains in an early gentrification stage, with population growth of 0.8% over the past five years indicating modest demographic change. The divergence between price growth and rental growth suggests rental yields may have expanded during this period. These metrics reflect underlying market dynamics in this West Midlands locality, though investors should consider local economic factors, infrastructure developments, and broader regional trends alongside historical performance data when evaluating opportunities.
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- 1Property prices up 5.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Smethwick · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.1 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
Smethwick (B66) common questions
Is Smethwick up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Smethwick (B66) as Early. Its trajectory score is 58/100 (Strong), in the top 13% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Smethwick safe?
Smethwick has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Smethwick?
The average property price in Smethwick (B66) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 5.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Smethwick?
The median monthly rent in Smethwick (B66) is £920 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Smethwick?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Smethwick (B67), Birmingham (B32), Oldbury (B68), Birmingham (B30), Birmingham (B17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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