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Great Bridge

About

Great Bridge is located in the northern part of Sandwell, centred around the junction of the A41 and A4037 roads. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its local centre provides essential retail and services for the community along High Street.

A key feature is the historic bridge over the River Tame, from which the area derives its name. The ward includes green spaces like Great Bridge Park and is bordered by the Tame Valley Canal. Industrial estates to the north contribute to the local economy, while residential streets dominate the southern sections.

Area overview

On average Great Bridge has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Bridge is £41,117 per year. There are 8 schools in Great Bridge: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Bridge is home to around 14,424 people, with a population density of about 4,029.3 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

124

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Great Bridge Population

14,424

Population density

4,029.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

59.28(+55%)

Shoplifting

29.26(+234%)

Vehicle crime

13.17(+100%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.23(-1%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.16(+56%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

8,730

60.53%

Indian

1,618

11.22%

Other White

826

5.73%

Bangladeshi

552

3.83%

Pakistani

528

3.66%

Total population: 14,422

Economics

No qualifications

3,631

32.15%

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,194

19.43%

Level 3 (A level)

1,657

14.67%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,603

14.19%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,319

11.68%

Total 16+ residents: 11,294

Housing

Social rents from council

1,536

28.15%

Owns with a mortgage

1,530

28.04%

Owns outright

1,185

21.72%

Private landlord or letting agency

922

16.9%

Other social rented

147

2.69%

Total households: 5,457

Property prices in Great Bridge

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £327,000.

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 Great Bridge over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£320,000	£212,000	£220,000	£320,000	£325,600
Flats	9	£108,450	£92,600	£100,000	£115,000	£122,200
Semi-Detached	31	£206,400	£138,000	£183,500	£230,000	£264,000
Terraced	24	£197,500	£124,500	£179,375	£217,500	£243,425

10 years median price trend in Great Bridge

All postcodes in Great Bridge

DY47NX

Bedford Street

B700AF

Charles Street

B700EJ

Ryder Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail