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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 moderate crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
124
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
71.25(+86%)
Vehicle crime
10.24(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.08(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.68(-15%)
Public order
6.96(+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

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Bristnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £687,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bristnall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£320,000
Flats6£107,500
Semi-Detached51£243,000
Terraced17£232,000

10 years median price trend in Bristnall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bristnall.

All postcodes in Bristnall

B689AB

Salop Road

B689LF

Hanover Gardens

B688QD

Thompson Road

B689NJ

Bristnall Hall Road

B688ES

Barnfordhill Close

B689AQ

Broadmoor Avenue

B689AT

Edmonds Road

B689PF

Eva Road

B689TU

Bristnall Hall Road

B688DR

Shire Close

B688BQ

Bristnall

B688HS

Vicarage Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.