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Smethwick
City in Sandwell, United Kingdom
Overview
Smethwick is a lively urban town on the outskirts of Birmingham, combining historic charm with a multicultural atmosphere. The city is known for its Victorian parks, diverse eateries, and industrious spirit. Smethwick is an accessible base for exploring the West Midlands and offers an authentic slice of local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Sandwell
Population
48,180
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.49°, -1.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,038
Local Cost
$1,278
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
763 mm
Internet Speed
278 Mbps
Upload
115 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
27
Parks
17
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BHX
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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