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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
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.07(+53%)
Shoplifting
30.92(+255%)
Vehicle crime
14.91(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.61(+46%)
Other theft
9.36(+64%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached6£292,500£2,989
Flats16£109,225£1,889
Semi-Detached35£217,000£2,741
Terraced25£200,000£2,500

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

DY47EH

Horseley Heath

DY40LP

Bourne Avenue

DY47PE

Lower Church Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.