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Bristnall

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 122 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

122

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bristnall Population

12,505

Population density

5,308.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Bristnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	21	£220,000	£150,000	£182,000	£236,000	£300,000
Semi-Detached	45	£230,000	£165,000	£210,000	£261,000	£329,400
Flats	4	£122,500	£83,000	£95,000	£145,500	£146,700
Detached	8	£277,000	£233,500	£251,250	£324,500	£362,050

10 years median price trend in Bristnall

All postcodes in Bristnall

B689PR

Elizabeth Crescent

B689SY

Warley Road

B688RN

Thompson Road

B688QD

Thompson Road

B689AB

Salop Road

B689LF

Hanover Gardens

B689NJ

Bristnall Hall Road

B688ES

Barnfordhill Close

B689AQ

Broadmoor Avenue

B689AT

Edmonds Road

B689PF

Eva Road

B689TU

Bristnall Hall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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