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About

Hamstead East is situated in the northern part of the Sandwell borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from inter-war semi-detached homes to more modern developments. Its landscape is defined by several green corridors, including the Tame Valley Canal which runs along its western edge.

The area is notable for the Hamstead Colliery spoil heap, a large, grass-covered landmark that is a legacy of the region's industrial past. Local facilities are centred around the older Hamstead village core, with schools and community spaces serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Hamstead East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year. There are 1 schools in Hamstead East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hamstead East is home to around 6,327 people, with a population density of about 6,114.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hamstead East Population
6,327
Population density
6,114.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.03(-21%)
Shoplifting
12.64(+44%)
Vehicle crime
9.48(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-57%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,031
47.94%
Indian
954
15.09%
Caribbean
495
7.83%
African
301
4.76%
Pakistani
210
3.32%
Total population: 6,322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,352
26.69%
No qualifications
1,241
24.5%
Level 3 (A level)
808
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
721
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
516
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,065

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
978
38.53%
Owns with a mortgage
763
30.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
361
14.22%
Social rents from council
338
13.32%
Other social rented
55
2.17%
Total households: 2,538

Property prices in Hamstead East

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 in Hamstead East 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 Hamstead East 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 Hamstead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£285,000
Flats4£125,000
Semi-Detached31£250,000
Terraced8£219,000

10 years median price trend in Hamstead East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hamstead East.

All postcodes in Hamstead East

B435RS

Eastwood Road

B435JF

Waddington Avenue

B436BJ

Bromford Walk

B435RD

Langdale Road

B436BY

Hailwood Drive

B435NX

Coniston Crescent

B421TH

Walsall Road

B435PL

South View

B436BU

Newton Road

B435JE

Waddington Avenue

B435JG

Waddington Avenue

B435NH

Langford Avenue

B435NR

Kirkstone Crescent

B421HX

Old Walsall Road

B421HB

Hobhouse Close

B435ND

Lechlade Road

B436BQ

Newton Park Mews

B435PX

Spouthouse Lane

B435RF

Chadwick Court

B435RN

Farnham Close

B435PG

West Road

B435RB

Langdale Road

B435RX

Jayshaw Avenue

B435RY

Allendale Grove

B435NJ

Tame Valley Crescent

B435RP

Eastwood Road

B435RU

Jayshaw Avenue

B435LS

Gorse Farm Road

B435PJ

Coleridge Road

B436BS

Newton Road

B435EH

Hamstead Road

B435TH

Walcot Drive

B435QA

Spouthouse Lane

B435QF

Ferndale Avenue

B435SD

Calverton Grove

B435JS

Fairdene Way

B435RA

Langdale Road

B436BW

Newton Road

B435NG

Lechlade Road

B435LP

Gorse Farm Road

B435NA

Appleton Avenue

B435PS

West Road

B435QD

Appleton Avenue

B435RT

Eastwood Road

B421NS

Old Walsall Road

B435QB

Spouthouse Lane

B435PB

Stafford Way

B436BN

Newton Road

B436BL

Newton Road

B435SE

Jayshaw Avenue

B435TB

Hamstead Road

B435PU

Spouthouse Lane

B435NE

Lechlade Road

B421NN

Old Walsall Road

B435LU

Gorse Farm Road

B421HY

Old Walsall Road

B435JH

Ambury Way

B435PA

Ennerdale Road

B435NB

Appleton Avenue

B435NT

Coniston Crescent

B435RL

Eastwood Road

B435QE

Appleton Avenue

B435EJ

Middlemist Grove

B435LT

Gorse Farm Road

B436BP

Meadowside Close

B435NF

Lechlade Road

B435PH

Boldmere Court

B435RR

Eastwood Road

B435SA

Jayshaw Avenue

B435PT

Allen Close

B435TD

Hamstead Road

B435PQ

Waterside

B435EP

Newton

B435JD

Waddington Avenue

B435JR

Earlston Way

B435NS

Ennerdale Road

B435PY

Farlands Grove

B435RH

Jayshaw Avenue

B435RJ

Jayshaw Avenue

B435TA

Hamstead Road

B435NU

Coniston Crescent

B435PE

Throstles Close

B421NT

Grove Court

B435LW

Shenstone Road

B435QU

Welsby Avenue

B435NY

Grasmere Close

B435SF

Norbreck Close

B435LX

Appleton Avenue

B435PN

Bankside

B435NP

Ennerdale Road

B436BT

Newton Road

B421TF

Walsall Road

B421TQ

Walsall Road

B421TG

Walsall Road

B435PR

Bankside

B435SH

Bradford Close

B435LN

Shenstone Road

B435LZ

Gorstie Croft

B435LY

Appleton Avenue

B435LR

Gorse Farm Road

Data Sources

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