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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£226,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £260K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £275 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
Detached11£275,000£297
Semi-Detached44£229,000£288
Terraced20£188,000£246
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£275,000£128,950£235,000£212,500
2026£292,000£90,000£225,000£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£258£186£278£237
2026£293£240£296£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