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About

Newton ward is located in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. It covers residential areas including parts of Great Bridge and Tipton, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern developments. The ward is served by local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including Victoria Park, which provides green space for the community.

Transport links in Newton ward include bus routes and proximity to the A41 and A4037 roads, connecting it to nearby towns like Wednesbury and West Bromwich. The area has a strong sense of community, with local events often held at community centres and churches. Industrial heritage from the region's past is still visible, reflecting Sandwell's historical ties to manufacturing and mining.

Area overview

On average Newton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 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 of residents in Newton is £41,469 per year. There are 2 schools in Newton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£290,000
Flats11£130,000
Semi-Detached67£246,000
Terraced21£220,000

10 years median price trend in Newton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.