B67 Smethwick has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 5.6% for property prices and 7.0% for rental income, positioning it at the 55th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.9. The district shows characteristics of a pre-cursor gentrification stage, indicating early-stage structural changes. Population growth of 0.8% over the same period suggests modest demographic expansion. Rental growth outpacing capital appreciation indicates a yield-focused market environment, relevant for investors evaluating income returns against property value trajectories in the West Midlands.
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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 0.4 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Smethwick (B67) common questions
Is Smethwick up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Smethwick (B67) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 47% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Smethwick safe?
Smethwick has a safety score of 28/100 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 (B67) 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 (B67) is £920 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Smethwick?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Smethwick (B66), Birmingham (B32), Oldbury (B68), Birmingham (B17), Oldbury (B69). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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