Side-by-side comparison of B12 Birmingham and B66 Smethwick covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B66 is the more affordable option at £185,000 median vs £227,000 in B12. B12 has lower recorded crime (3,796 vs 5,001 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | B12 Birmingham | B66 Smethwick |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £227,000 | £185,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,363 | £2,244 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,796 | 5,001 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 76.8 | 79.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.3 | 99.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.