Side-by-side comparison of B61 Bromsgrove 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 £282,500 in B61. B61 has lower recorded crime (1,923 vs 5,001 offences over 13 months). B66 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | B61 Bromsgrove | B66 Smethwick |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £282,500 | £185,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,479 | £2,244 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,923 | 5,001 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 58.0 | 79.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 79.7 | 99.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 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.