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About

Newton ward is situated in the north-eastern part of Sandwell, bordered by the M5 motorway to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and some older terraced properties. It contains several local schools and community facilities, with green spaces like Victoria Park providing recreational areas for residents. The ward is served by main roads such as Newton Road and Brasshouse Lane, which connect it to West Bromwich town centre.

The area includes the specific locality of Greets Green, which has its own distinct identity. A notable feature is the large, historic Oak House, a timber-framed farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, now operating as a museum. Industrial heritage is visible in some converted buildings, though the local economy is now largely service-based. Public transport links provide access to broader Sandwell and Birmingham, supporting its function as a commuter area within the metropolitan borough.

Area overview

On average Newton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newton is £49,662 per year. There are 2 schools in Newton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newton is home to around 12,145 people, with a population density of about 3,851.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newton Population
12,145
Population density
3,851.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.81(-5%)
Shoplifting
12.35(+42%)
Vehicle crime
10.54(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.32(+14%)
Other theft
5.43(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,662
46.62%
Indian
2,041
16.8%
Caribbean
967
7.96%
Pakistani
479
3.94%
African
455
3.75%
Total population: 12,146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,655
27.11%
No qualifications
2,345
23.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,588
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,315
13.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,033
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 9,795

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,935
39.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,518
31.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
679
13.99%
Social rents from council
554
11.41%
Other social rented
88
1.81%
Total households: 4,855

Property prices in Newton

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newton 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 Newton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£290,000£3,436
Flats12£135,000£2,435
Semi-Detached72£250,000£3,026
Terraced15£226,000£2,974

10 years median price trend in Newton

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

All postcodes in Newton

B435HU

Stanton Road

B435BX

Heather Road

B435AL

Broome Avenue

B435JE

Waddington Avenue

B436BT

Newton Road

B435NY

Grasmere Close

B421NN

Old Walsall Road

B713SX

Cakemore Road

B435AJ

Highfield Road

B435QE

Appleton Avenue

B435QS

Cromane Square

B435ND

Lechlade Road

B435HN

Rousdon Grove

B435HA

Stanton Road

B435EA

Bowstoke Road

B435SD

Calverton Grove

B435JJ

Burrelton Way

B436BY

Hailwood Drive

B435SF

Norbreck Close

B435NG

Lechlade Road

B421TH

Walsall Road

B435JH

Ambury Way

B435QP

Woodfort Road

B435JG

Waddington Avenue

B435RP

Eastwood Road

B435PT

Allen Close

B421HX

Old Walsall Road

B435DT

Howard Road

B435AG

Tanhouse Avenue

B435RR

Eastwood Road

B435NS

Ennerdale Road

B435JT

Garston Way

B435NJ

Tame Valley Crescent

B435JP

Celbury Way

B435LN

Shenstone Road

B435DX

Newton Gardens

B435ER

Hamstead Road

B435LW

Shenstone Road

B435RS

Eastwood Road

B435BJ

Hamstead Road

B435EX

Holland Road

B421HB

Hobhouse Close

B435ET

West Willows

B435PL

South View

B435BL

Hamstead Road

B435DB

Brookside

B435EP

Newton

B435LE

Green Lane

B435HH

Stanton Road

B435BP

Blenheim Drive

B435QJ

Latham Avenue

B435HB

Stanton Road

B421NS

Old Walsall Road

B435BZ

Ingram Drive

B435ED

Marston Grove

B435QF

Ferndale Avenue

B436BX

Newton Road

B435BG

Hamstead Road

B435AA

Tanhouse Avenue

B435NH

Langford Avenue

B435DL

Valley Road

B435NR

Kirkstone Crescent

B435LD

Broomhill Lane

B435BA

Hamstead Road

B435TD

Hamstead Road

B435PQ

Waterside

B435HP

Claverdon Drive

B435RD

Langdale Road

B435NE

Lechlade Road

B435BY

Heather Road

B435NT

Coniston Crescent

B421TF

Walsall Road

B435LU

Gorse Farm Road

B435RN

Farnham Close

B435LZ

Gorstie Croft

B435QT

Freemount Square

B435AW

Highfield Road

B435HT

Denton Grove

B436BS

Newton Road

B435TA

Hamstead Road

B435EJ

Middlemist Grove

B435BU

Hamstead Road

B421NT

Grove Court

B435JN

Glendene Drive

B435JY

Nolton Close

B435LG

Green Lane

B435EB

Bowstoke Road

B435QD

Appleton Avenue

B435EH

Hamstead Road

B435JD

Waddington Avenue

B435LA

Green Lane

B435RF

Chadwick Court

B435LX

Appleton Avenue

B435PJ

Coleridge Road

B435BH

Hamstead Road

B435LY

Appleton Avenue

B435DS

Howard Road

B435NA

Appleton Avenue

B436BW

Newton Road

B436BL

Newton Road

Data Sources

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