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Hateley Heath

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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 92 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
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hateley Heath Population
15,120
Population density
4,946.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+32%)
Vehicle crime
9.52(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.94(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.34(-32%)
Public order
5.42(-11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £215,500 in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,800 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hateley Heath 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 Hateley Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£317,498£3,791
Flats8£120,000£2,017
Semi-Detached45£235,000£2,771
Terraced17£203,000£2,603

10 years median price trend in Hateley Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hateley Heath.

All postcodes in Hateley Heath

B712LB

Canterbury Road

B711BU

Church Lane

B711AQ

Vicarage Road

B711AL

Shropshire Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.