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About

St Pauls ward sits in the north-west of the borough of Sandwell, bordering the city of Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It contains several local parks and green spaces, including Lightwoods Park, which provides recreational facilities. The ward is served by its own railway station, offering direct connections into central Birmingham and the wider West Midlands network.

A central feature of the ward is the Lightwoods House, a Grade II listed 18th-century building set within its parkland. The area is also home to Sandwell Academy, a prominent secondary school. Major roads like the A456 Hagley Road run through the ward, defining its transport links and some of its commercial activity, which is focused along these key routes serving local needs.

Area overview

On average St Pauls has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Pauls is £39,970 per year. There are 5 schools in St Pauls: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Pauls is home to around 16,731 people, with a population density of about 4,181.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Pauls Population
16,731
Population density
4,181.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.04(+50%)
Drugs
9.74(+263%)
Vehicle crime
8.97(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.11(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,947
23.59%
Pakistani
3,140
18.77%
British
2,376
14.2%
Bangladeshi
2,105
12.58%
Other
1,085
6.48%
Total population: 16,731

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,133
33.08%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,737
21.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,699
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,487
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,415
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 12,493

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,311
26.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1,307
26.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,214
24.19%
Social rents from council
556
11.08%
Other social rented
386
7.69%
Total households: 5,019

Property prices in St Pauls

Median price£179,000
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £241K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 (about £208 per square foot) in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 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 St Pauls over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£391,000£308
Semi-Detached15£245,000£274
Terraced32£159,750£183
Flats2£112,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Pauls

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Pauls.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£46,750£145,000£96,000
2017£277,498£90,000£155,000£112,300
2018£285,995£82,500£177,250£115,000
2019£290,000£96,000£189,000£129,000
2020£300,000£65,500£167,500£135,000
2021£255,000£110,500£200,000£142,250
2022£247,630£66,250£224,000£157,750
2023£219,500£73,500£210,000£170,000
2024£345,000£103,625£225,000£177,500
2025£262,500£119,000£243,250£162,000
2026£400,000£105,000£235,000£176,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Pauls.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Pauls.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£96£165£129
2017£210£253£169£122
2018£231£99£204£131
2019£228£142£189£149
2020£209£143£167£157
2021£181£168£203£156
2022£178£100£230£183
2023£255£166£214£185
2024£268£210£252£212
2025£296£199£267£186
2026£300£250£274£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Pauls.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Pauls 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 St Pauls ward.

Local councillors

Sukhbir Singh Gill

St Pauls - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about St Pauls

Is St Pauls safe?

St Pauls records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Pauls?

The median sale price in St Pauls is £179,000 (about £208 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Pauls?

St Pauls has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Pauls?

St Pauls scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Pauls sits around rank 4,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St Pauls?

The average household income in St Pauls is around £39,970 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Pauls?

St Pauls is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sukhbir Singh Gill (Labour Party).

All postcodesin St Pauls

B661QN

Holly Lane

B661RF

Ramila Close

B662JH

Downing Street

B714JS

Colliery Road

B689RR

Birch Street

B689RX

St Johns Road

B714LJ

Albion Road

B688NP

Tat Bank Road

B714LG

Colliery Road

B688RY

Wellesley Road

B661BQ

Beacon Close

B688HZ

Priory Drive

B688HY

Vicarage Road

B694HT

Rood End Road

B677JB

Holly Lane

B677LB

Holly Lane

B714LE

Doranda Way Industrial Park

B677JG

Forest Close

B661DN

St George Drive

B688JS

Vicarage Street

B689UE

Bell Fold

B677LA

Holly Lane

B661ND

Oldbury Road

B661BT

Summit Crescent

B661TD

Culvert Way

B688SG

Rood End Road

B661EQ

St Pauls Road

B662HA

Melbourne Road

B661RR

Hefford Drive

B689UL

Victoria Road

B662DR

Middlemore Road

B677JQ

Holly Lane

B661EU

St Pauls Road

B661LY

Albion Business Park

B689RP

St Johns Road

B688SS

Pel Crescent

B661QG

Crystal Drive

B689SA

St Johns Road

B714JZ

Birmingham Road

B662DZ

Parkrose Industrial Estate

B662DJ

Oxford Road

B677JD

Holly Lane

B661QJ

Spon Lane South

B662BS

Lewisham Road

B661HR

Fenton Street

B662BY

Hanson Close

B677JE

Holly Lane

B714LQ

Halfords Lane

B688SB

Gresham Road

B661BU

Halfords Lane

B661QZ

Mallin Street

B661JF

Woodland Drive

B688SE

Vernon Road

B688JB

Vicarage Road

B661HD

Adams Close

B662BT

Mafeking Road

B662EU

Evered Close

B661BA

Brasshouse Lane

B714LW

Lones Road

B714LN

Lones Road

B661NU

Oldbury Road

B661AF

Potterton Way

B677LN

Heather Road

B661RB

Crystal Drive

B688HQ

Vicarage Street

B661HU

Oldbury Road

B661DF

Great Arthur Street

B662HS

Cambridge Road

B688SU

Gowshall Drive

B662DU

Middlemore Road

B677NN

Devonshire Road

B677JS

Hugh Road

B688HE

Vicarage Street

B689UH

Victoria Road

B661NS

Hackett Drive

B662HU

Fowler Close

B661RA

Doulton Drive

B661QX

Highbury Road

B661AB

Oldbury Road

B661JA

Nine Leasowes

B661QP

Draycott Road

B662HE

Oxford Road

B714LR

St Stephens Road

B677JT

Hugh Road

B688HP

Vicarage Road

B689RT

Apollo Road

B714LD

Halfords Lane

B661LW

Waterfall Close

B661NN

Oldbury Road

B662JP

Pope Street

B661DG

Great Arthur Street

B677NP

Walter Road

B661RD

Crystal Drive

B677NH

St Albans Road

B661TB

Oldbury Road

B661HX

Oldbury Road

B661QT

St Pauls Road

B688HW

Trident Drive

B689RZ

Warley Road

B677NR

Frank Road