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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

B435HJ

Chudleigh Grove

B435BB

Hamstead Road

B421HY

Old Walsall Road

B435PS

West Road

B435JS

Fairdene Way

B435DJ

Bowstoke Road

B435RY

Allendale Grove

B435QL

Woodfort Road

B713SZ

Cakemore Road

B435HF

Templemore Drive

B435NB

Appleton Avenue

B435PE

Throstles Close

B435PG

West Road

B435RU

Jayshaw Avenue

B435HD

Conway Grove

B435QA

Spouthouse Lane

B435RA

Langdale Road

B435PH

Boldmere Court

B435LT

Gorse Farm Road

B435AP

Greenfield Road

B435JF

Waddington Avenue

B435QB

Spouthouse Lane

B435PY

Farlands Grove

B435PB

Stafford Way

B435BN

Hamstead Road

B436BN

Newton Road

B435QN

Woodfort Road

B435DR

Johns Grove

B435LB

Broomhill Lane

B435RT

Eastwood Road

B435BS

Winster Road

B421TG

Walsall Road

B435TH

Walcot Drive

B435HL

Stanton Road

B435TJ

Amberley Green

B435EN

Hamstead Road

B436QS

Asbury Court

B435LS

Gorse Farm Road

B435JX

Green Lane

B435NP

Ennerdale Road

B435AS

Tanhouse Avenue

B435LF

Haven Croft

B421TQ

Walsall Road

B435PU

Spouthouse Lane

B435HR

Claverdon Drive

B435JU

Linden Avenue

B435RH

Jayshaw Avenue

B435DP

Bowstoke Road

B435BW

Hamstead Road

B435HS

Venning Grove

B436BJ

Bromford Walk

B436BP

Meadowside Close

B435DA

Hamstead Road

B435EU

James Road

B435DN

Valley Road

B435ES

James Road

B435SA

Jayshaw Avenue

B435HG

Stanton Road

B435DG

Hembs Crescent

B435RJ

Jayshaw Avenue

B436BU

Newton Road

B435PA

Ennerdale Road

B435HX

Baker House Grove

B436QU

Newton Road

B435PR

Bankside

B435AR

Greenfield Road

B435TB

Hamstead Road

B435AH

Highfield Road

B435AT

Tregea Rise

B435RB

Langdale Road

B435PN

Bankside

B435BT

Broomhill Close

B435RX

Jayshaw Avenue

B435LR

Gorse Farm Road

B436BQ

Newton Park Mews

B435DQ

Hembs Crescent

B435EL

Hamstead Road

B435BE

Hamstead Road

B435LP

Gorse Farm Road

B435JL

Danford Way

B435DH

Valerie Grove

B435PX

Spouthouse Lane

B435BD

Hamstead Road

B435JR

Earlston Way

B435AN

Highfield Road

B435RL

Eastwood Road

B435EY

Stanton Road

B435HE

Templemore Drive

B435SE

Jayshaw Avenue

B435AB

Tanhouse Avenue

B436QT

Newton Road

B435QU

Welsby Avenue

B435NU

Coniston Crescent

B435NF

Lechlade Road

B435SB

Jayshaw Avenue

B435DU

Stella Grove

B435AQ

Tanhouse Avenue

B435JZ

Newton Manor Close

B435AZ

Hamstead Road

B435QR

Farran Way

Data Sources

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