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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£244,500
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £284K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £244,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£290,000£282
Semi-Detached67£250,000£286
Terraced13£226,000£259
Flats13£135,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,000£91,000£158,000£140,000
2017£222,500£95,000£160,000£141,000
2018£279,000£115,000£170,000£165,000
2019£227,500£106,500£180,000£169,200
2020£223,000£104,500£189,000£167,500
2021£243,250£117,000£210,000£194,500
2022£275,000£120,000£232,500£205,500
2023£325,500£142,750£237,000£190,000
2024£307,000£136,000£233,500£193,000
2025£290,000£132,000£246,500£223,750
2026£310,000£130,000£250,000£229,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£156£175£148
2017£222£167£178£160
2018£205£155£200£187
2019£222£170£204£188
2020£216£180£212£206
2021£254£170£219£214
2022£270£209£260£235
2023£252£187£261£227
2024£292£199£264£236
2025£306£224£267£268
2026£282£189£287£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton 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 Newton ward.

Local councillors

Elaine Mary Giles

Newton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party