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About

Bristnall ward is situated in the northeastern part of the Sandwell metropolitan borough, bordering the city of Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. Its landscape includes several small parks and green corridors, providing local recreational space. The ward is served by key transport routes, including the M5 motorway, which runs along its western edge, influencing the area's connectivity and layout.

The local economy includes retail parks and light industrial units concentrated near the major road networks. A notable community feature is the annual Bristnall Hall Community Fun Day, which draws residents from across the ward. Public services are anchored by facilities like the Bristnall Hall Academy. The area’s identity is closely linked to its position as a residential suburb within the larger West Midlands conurbation, with a focus on practical local amenities.

Area overview

On average Bristnall has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bristnall is £43,379 per year. There are 8 schools in Bristnall: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Bristnall is home to around 12,505 people, with a population density of about 5,308.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bristnall Population
12,505
Population density
5,308.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.33(+84%)
Vehicle crime
10.64(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.88(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.12(-34%)
Public order
6.88(+14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,280
58.22%
Indian
1,706
13.64%
Pakistani
683
5.46%
Caribbean
414
3.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
403
3.22%
Total population: 12,504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,828
28.46%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,259
22.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,547
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,384
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,101
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 9,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,601
33.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,391
29.19%
Social rents from council
1,006
21.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
553
11.61%
Other social rented
100
2.1%
Total households: 4,765

Property prices in Bristnall

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £257K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Bristnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bristnall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£275,000£297
Semi-Detached42£228,500£280
Terraced21£190,000£254
Flats5£90,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bristnall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bristnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£66,000£130,500£124,950
2017£210,000£74,000£144,975£135,000
2018£199,950£99,000£160,000£140,000
2019£220,000£76,250£163,000£146,000
2020£290,000£97,500£172,500£155,475
2021£250,000£103,000£192,500£164,000
2022£277,500£100,000£213,000£200,000
2023£234,500£122,500£223,500£198,750
2024£328,500£82,500£235,000£210,000
2025£277,000£128,950£235,000£212,500
2026£266,000£90,000£221,000£201,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bristnall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bristnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£110£162£146
2017£197£154£171£159
2018£224£139£188£170
2019£240£170£193£173
2020£256£209£197£191
2021£240£156£225£216
2022£279£198£251£222
2023£253£235£256£243
2024£294£219£265£246
2025£248£186£278£237
2026£332£240£305£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bristnall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bristnall in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bristnall ward.

Local councillors

Ellen Fenton

Bristnall - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

All postcodesin Bristnall

B689PS

Elizabeth Crescent

B689AH

Valentine Road

B688QW

Archer Close

B688QH

Bloxcidge Street

B689QL

Pryor Road

B688NB

Pound Road

B689QS

Brookfields Road

B689NT

Goode Close

B689TZ

Bristnall Hall Road

B689LG

Knottsall Lane

B688QB

Westmead Drive

B688DG

Wolverhampton Road

B688HH

Crosswells Road

B688QQ

Bloxcidge Street

B688PQ

Meadow Road

B676JY

Goodyear Road

B689PD

Yeman Road

B676LF

The Oval

B689LL

Colman Crescent

B688PP

Barnford Crescent

B689RF

Clee Road

B689AL

Valentine Road

B688QJ

Joinings Bank

B689HA

Pottery Road

B676NZ

Queens Road

B689DW

Clarence Court

B689AS

Edmonds Road

B689LF

Hanover Gardens

B689NX

Starkie Drive

B689PR

Elizabeth Crescent

B689AR

Edmonds Road

B688PD

Leahouse Road

B689PF

Eva Road

B688PE

Leahouse Road

B689NL

Bristnall Hall Crescent

B688DU

The Green

B689NH

Albright Road

B688HB

Crosswells Road

B689LQ

Hancox Street

B689LT

Siskin Close

B688PG

Meadow Road

B689DU

Hill Top Road

B689BP

Maple Rise

B676NQ

Harvest Road

B689PA

Bristnall Hall Lane

B689RA

Tudor Road

B689QT

Brookfields Road

B676LB

Pavilion Avenue

B689PN

Princess Road

B689PX

Princess Road

B676LH

The Oval

B676LY

Hurst Road

B688ND

Barlow Close

B688NG

Merton Close

B688EG

Moat Road

B689SY

Warley Road

B688NX

Newlands Walk

B689PB

Bristnall Hall Lane

B689AU

The Horseshoe

B688AN

Crosswells Road

B689DZ

Wyton Avenue

B689QF

Landswood Road

B689SH

Basons Lane

B689QG

Reservoir Road

B689QU

Heritage Close

B689EE

Broadway

B688PR

Barnford Crescent

B689QR

Brookfields Road

B689RQ

Defford Drive

B689QY

Springfield Road

B689TX

Bristnall Hall Road

B689TT

St Katherines Road

B688DT

Brandhall Road

B688QR

Langley Gardens

B688PF

Kenelm Road

B688EL

Moat Road

B689RH

Defford Drive

B689AA

Salop Road

B689EX

Pottery Road

B689PE

Pinkney Place

B688QA

Jackson Close

B676NA

Hurst Road

B688PH

Farm Road

B689LZ

Dog Kennel Lane

B689NU

Garratt Close

B689NA

Dog Kennel Lane

B688QL

Joinings Bank

B688NQ

Pound Road

B689LN

George Road

B688NF

Pound Road

B689PG

Eva Road

B689RG

Matty Road

B689AN

Broadmoor Avenue

B689LJ

George Road

B688PW

Farm Avenue

B689QW

Landswood Road

B689QE

Landswood Road

B689NE

Londonderry Road

B676LZ

Hurst Road

B689AQ

Broadmoor Avenue