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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

B435NX

Coniston Crescent

B435SH

Bradford Close

B435DY

Newton Gardens

Data Sources

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