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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
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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