Smethwick
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Smethwick in the West Midlands is known for its industrial heritage and diverse community. The area includes historic canal routes, the Galton Bridge, and attractions such as the Sandwell Valley Country Park. Local markets, parks, and cultural venues make it a vibrant urban location with strong transport links.
Wards in Smethwick
Smethwick is divided into 8 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Blackheath
- Bristnall
- Langley
- Old Warley
- Smethwick
- Soho and Victoria
- St Pauls
Smethwick is a constituency that covers these wards in Sandwell.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 29,774 | 25.75% | 1,308,985 | 21.74% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 10,103 | 8.74% | 510,833 | 8.48% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,143 | 13.96% | 781,568 | 12.98% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 24,063 | 20.81% | 1,121,358 | 18.62% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,067 | 17.35% | 1,161,368 | 19.29% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 15,491 | 13.40% | 1,137,541 | 18.89% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 48,106 | 41.87% | 71.85% | 74.42% |
| Indian | 15,871 | 13.81% | 4.64% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 11,962 | 10.41% | 5.36% | 2.66% |
| African | 6,379 | 5.55% | 2.45% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 5,308 | 4.62% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Other White | 5,243 | 4.56% | 4.18% | 6.15% |
| Caribbean | 4,711 | 4.10% | 1.52% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 4,165 | 3.63% | 1.48% | 1.63% |
| Bangladeshi | 3,377 | 2.94% | 1.30% | 1.08% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,988 | 2.60% | 1.36% | 0.86% |
| Other Black | 1,541 | 1.34% | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| White and Asian | 1,367 | 1.19% | 0.78% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,006 | 0.88% | 0.58% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 787 | 0.68% | 0.80% | 0.85% |
| Arab | 748 | 0.65% | 0.53% | 0.56% |
| Chinese | 611 | 0.53% | 0.56% | 0.75% |
| White and Black African | 401 | 0.35% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Roma | 186 | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 136 | 0.12% | 0.10% | 0.11% |