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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 average crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 32.8% 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 5 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
32.8%
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

Median price£224,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £250K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,800 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hateley Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£272,500£337
Semi-Detached53£231,000£258
Terraced24£217,500£245
Flats9£120,000£176

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hateley Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hateley Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£108,500£120,000£117,500
2017£157,500£104,500£125,000£121,000
2018£230,000£78,500£150,000£135,000
2019£74,000£150,000£147,500
2020£179,950£75,000£139,950£150,000
2021£272,500£84,000£183,000£170,000
2022£301,495£98,975£216,000£185,000
2023£337,995£116,000£250,000£192,750
2024£349,995£90,000£230,000£195,000
2025£332,995£90,000£230,000£215,000
2026£111,250£233,000£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hateley Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hateley Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£136£149£141
2017£174£150£156£141
2018£198£150£170£148
2019£135£177£166
2020£213£122£187£173
2021£259£141£218£198
2022£300£158£245£212
2023£315£173£287£249
2024£328£142£280£232
2025£332£157£258£239
2026£175£251£243
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hateley Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hateley Heath in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hateley Heath ward.

Local councillors

Amardeep Singh

Hateley Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party