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About

Great Bridge ward is located in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and modern developments. It is situated near the border of Walsall, providing easy access to nearby towns and transport links.

The ward features local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. Great Bridge is known for its community-focused events and facilities, including leisure centres and libraries. The area has a strong industrial history, with remnants of its past still visible in some parts. Green spaces like the nearby Sandwell Valley offer outdoor recreation opportunities.

Area overview

On average Great Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Bridge is £37,873 per year. There are 8 schools in Great Bridge: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Bridge Population
14,424
Population density
4,029.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Housing

Housing tenure

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Bridge 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 Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£320,000
Flats9£110,000
Semi-Detached28£210,000
Terraced27£195,000

10 years median price trend in Great Bridge

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

All postcodes in Great Bridge

DY47JN

Elwell Street

DY47JQ

Cophall Street

DY47NX

Bedford Street

DY47QT

Ballfields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.