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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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
66
Deprivation level
6/10
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(-19%)
Vehicle crime
12.14(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.66(-9%)
Other theft
3.41(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.26(-70%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 in Great Barr with Yew Tree area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £720,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Barr with Yew Tree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£362,500£3,327
Flats8£124,000£2,219
Semi-Detached62£270,000£2,997
Terraced18£206,000£2,907

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

B436PD

Sundial Lane

WS54LG

Birchfield Way

WS54BN

Acacia Avenue

WS54EH

Brindle Road

WS54BS

Greenside Way

WS54DY

Planetree Road

B436HG

Whitecrest

WS54BL

Greenside Way

WS54DU

Laburnum Road

WS54DB

Biddlestone Grove

WS54DX

Birchfield Way

B436EX

Whitecrest

WS54BX

The Grove

B437SG

Sycamore Road

B437SE

Farm House Way

WS54JR

Pinewood Close

B437AQ

Chapel Lane

WS54HH

Ladbury Road

WS54TF

Radnor Croft

WS54EE

Birchfield Way

WS54UT

Orchard Road

B436LA

Capener Road

B436NX

Birmingham Road

B437AX

Coronation Road

WS54UX

Edelweiss Close

WS54LH

Cherry Tree Avenue

WS54RJ

Rosehip Close

WS54HY

Orchard Road

B437RU

Wilderness Lane

WS54TE

Kielder Close

WS54HQ

Avon Grove

WS54HF

Plantation Road

WS54UA

Bramley Road

WS54RN

Buttercup Close

B437AT

Merrions Close

WS54SX

Elderberry Close

B436ER

Peveril Way

WS54SF

Wisteria Drive

B436JR

Carter Road

WS54LF

Bramley Road

B437AD

Arran Close

WS54DF

Heather Avenue

B436PP

Galton Drive

WS54SN

Hedera Close

WS54BT

Greenside Way

B436JX

Scott Road

WS54HL

Burford Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.