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Great Barr with Yew Tree

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About

Great Barr is a residential suburb located in the north of Sandwell, bordering Birmingham. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from interwar semis to more modern estates. It functions as a commuter settlement with local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The Yew Tree ward lies within this suburb, encompassing neighbourhoods around the Queslett Road and Newton Road corridors.

The area is defined by its proximity to large green spaces like the Queslett Nature Reserve and the Sandwell Valley. A notable local landmark is the historic Great Barr Hall, though the building itself is in a state of disrepair. Transport links are provided by several bus routes connecting to Birmingham and West Bromwich, with the M6 motorway easily accessible for longer journeys.

Area overview

On average Great Barr with Yew Tree has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Barr with Yew Tree is £50,357 per year. There are 5 schools in Great Barr with Yew Tree: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Great Barr with Yew Tree is home to around 13,509 people, with a population density of about 3,453.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Barr with Yew Tree Population
13,509
Population density
3,453.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.53(-18%)
Vehicle crime
10.07(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.52(-60%)
Other theft
3.78(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,028
52.03%
Indian
2,772
20.52%
Caribbean
593
4.39%
Pakistani
471
3.49%
Other
453
3.35%
Total population: 13,508

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,076
28.61%
No qualifications
2,378
22.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,746
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,544
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,189
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 10,751

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,732
33.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,667
32.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
719
14.04%
Social rents from council
630
12.3%
Other social rented
254
4.96%
Total households: 5,121

Property prices in Great Barr with Yew Tree

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Great Barr with Yew Tree area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Barr with Yew Tree 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 Great Barr with Yew Tree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£369,950
Flats6£128,750
Semi-Detached49£250,000
Terraced20£210,000

10 years median price trend in Great Barr with Yew Tree

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Barr with Yew Tree.

All postcodes in Great Barr with Yew Tree

WS54ST

Lavender Close

WS54UT

Orchard Road

WS54UU

Lupin Grove

B436NF

Hillside Road

B436NU

Birmingham Road

B437AS

Merrions Close

WS54RG

Willowherb Close

B436LB

Willow Road

B436AY

Laureates Close

B436ER

Peveril Way

B436LA

Capener Road

B437SX

Sycamore Road

WS54HE

Larchwood Road

WS54HW

Radford Close

WS54HX

Fir Tree Drive

B436JJ

Morjon Drive

B436JP

Carter Road

B437AT

Merrions Close

WS54EH

Brindle Road

WS54JY

Shustoke Lane

WS54LJ

Cedar Close

WS54SD

Sorrel Drive

WS54SN

Hedera Close

B436JT

Scott Road

B436NB

Garman Close

B437SA

Peak House Road

WS54BG

The Primroses

WS54EA

Birchfield Way

WS54RZ

Dewberry Drive

WS54TF

Radnor Croft

B436EL

Whitecrest

B436EN

Whitecrest

B436LU

Hillcrest Road

B436PH

Queslett Road

WS54DS

Laurel Road

WS54HA

Lime Tree Road

WS54SJ

Pennyroyal Close

B436EF

Queslade Close

B437AD

Arran Close

B437SR

Waltdene Close

WS54DZ

Berry Crescent

WS54SL

Tanacetum Drive

B436LY

Hill Lane

WS54BJ

Greenside Way

WS54EE

Birchfield Way

WS54JJ

Maple Drive

WS54RQ

Columbine Close

Data Sources

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