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Stone Cross & Hateley Heath

About

Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is a residential neighbourhood in the north of Sandwell. The area is characterised by interwar and postwar housing, primarily semi-detached and terraced homes. It sits on elevated ground, with streets laid out in a grid-like pattern. Local amenities are focused along the main roads, providing essential shops and services for the community.

A notable local landmark is the large, circular Hateley Heath island, a significant road junction that structures the area's traffic flow. The neighbourhood includes several green spaces, such as the playing fields at Hateley Heath Primary School. It is a practical, settled area with a straightforward connection to wider West Midlands transport routes.

Area overview

On average Stone Cross & Hateley Heath has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is £38,990 per year. There are 5 schools in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Stone Cross & Hateley Heath is home to around 11,365 people, with a population density of about 4,578.6 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stone Cross & Hateley Heath Population

11,365

Population density

4,578.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

52(+36%)

Vehicle crime

11.17(+69%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.36(+17%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.74(-32%)

Public order

5.19(-15%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

6,306

55.47%

Indian

1,728

15.2%

Caribbean

635

5.59%

Other White

606

5.33%

African

355

3.12%

Total population: 11,368

Economics

No qualifications

2,723

30.93%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,713

19.46%

Level 3 (A level)

1,302

14.79%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,165

13.23%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,087

12.35%

Total 16+ residents: 8,803

Housing

Social rents from council

1,135

26.79%

Owns with a mortgage

1,046

24.69%

Owns outright

991

23.39%

Private landlord or letting agency

640

15.11%

Other social rented

318

7.51%

Total households: 4,236

Property prices in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £246,250 in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £409,995.

Price distribution per property type (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 Stone Cross & Hateley Heath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£334,998	£230,749	£328,995	£391,245	£409,245
Flats	5	£85,100	£48,400	£82,000	£90,000	£118,000
Semi-Detached	37	£235,000	£153,967	£202,500	£265,000	£313,400
Terraced	12	£206,000	£138,600	£169,500	£230,500	£286,750

10 years median price trend in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Stone Cross & Hateley Heath

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Stone Cross & Hateley Heath

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