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Hateley Heath

About

Hateley Heath is a residential ward located in the northwest of the Sandwell borough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced homes. Its main thoroughfares include the busy Birmingham Road, which provides essential local services and retail units. The ward is bordered by the larger green expanse of Sandwell Valley to the south, offering a nearby contrast to its built environment.

A notable local landmark is the prominent Church of the Ascension, with its distinctive brick tower visible across the neighbourhood. The area contains several community-focused facilities, including primary schools and local parks such as Bristnall Fields. Housing patterns here are characteristic of much of the metropolitan borough, with a network of local streets designed for post-war urban living.

Area overview

On average Hateley Heath has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hateley Heath is £39,055 per year. There are 6 schools in Hateley Heath: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hateley Heath is home to around 15,120 people, with a population density of about 4,946.8 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hateley Heath Population

15,120

Population density

4,946.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

51.12(+34%)

Vehicle crime

10.05(+53%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.8(+9%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.28(-36%)

Public order

5.22(-14%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

7,889

52.18%

Indian

2,453

16.22%

Other White

914

6.05%

Caribbean

825

5.46%

Other

515

3.41%

Total population: 15,119

Economics

No qualifications

3,684

31.4%

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,253

19.21%

Level 3 (A level)

1,683

14.35%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,573

13.41%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,452

12.38%

Total 16+ residents: 11,731

Housing

Social rents from council

1,562

28.02%

Owns with a mortgage

1,362

24.43%

Owns outright

1,326

23.78%

Private landlord or letting agency

855

15.34%

Other social rented

332

5.96%

Total households: 5,575

Property prices in Hateley Heath

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £409,995.

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 Hateley Heath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£334,998	£230,749	£328,995	£391,245	£409,245
Flats	9	£57,001	£37,120	£39,999	£85,100	£111,000
Semi-Detached	45	£242,500	£160,600	£210,000	£280,000	£314,600
Terraced	15	£220,000	£143,400	£180,500	£233,500	£284,500

10 years median price trend in Hateley Heath

All postcodes in Hateley Heath

B711DU

Tantany Lane

B711NT

Greswold Street

B711PL

Hargate Lane

B712SJ

Berkshire Close

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