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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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
67
Deprivation level
6/10
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
29.08(-25%)
Shoplifting
11.22(+29%)
Vehicle crime
8.53(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(+2%)
Other theft
5.06(-11%)
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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Hamstead East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £410,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hamstead East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£304,000£3,789
Flats8£131,000£2,093
Semi-Detached36£250,000£3,086
Terraced8£222,750£3,131

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

B435QA

Spouthouse Lane

Data Sources

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