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West Bromwich Central

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About

West Bromwich Central ward lies at the heart of the town, characterised by a dense mix of residential streets and commercial activity. The area includes the main shopping precinct around the High Street, with its indoor market and retail units. Housing is primarily Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some newer apartment developments. The ward is a key transport hub, containing the main bus station and providing direct access to the Sandwell Council House, the borough's administrative centre.

A notable landmark is the Dartmouth Park, offering green space with a boating lake and conservatory. The ward is also home to the West Bromwich Town Hall, a prominent Victorian building. Residential areas are interspersed with community facilities, places of worship, and several schools. The landscape is largely urban, with the Dartmouth Park providing a contrast of wooded areas and formal gardens within the built environment.

Area overview

On average West Bromwich Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 199 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Bromwich Central is £37,636 per year. There are 9 schools in West Bromwich Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Bromwich Central is home to around 15,426 people, with a population density of about 2,234.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
199
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Bromwich Central Population
15,426
Population density
2,234.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.79(+140%)
Shoplifting
27.68(+216%)
Vehicle crime
19.58(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.93(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.88(+121%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,150
26.91%
Indian
3,951
25.62%
Other White
1,142
7.4%
Bangladeshi
1,123
7.28%
Pakistani
1,000
6.48%
Total population: 15,424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,832
30.99%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,945
23.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,522
12.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,477
11.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,429
11.55%
Total 16+ residents: 12,367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,433
23.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,265
20.96%
Social rents from council
1,245
20.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,054
17.46%
Other social rented
796
13.19%
Total households: 6,036

Property prices in West Bromwich Central

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,393 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Bromwich Central 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 West Bromwich Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£285,000
Flats13£99,800
Semi-Detached18£232,500
Terraced16£189,750

10 years median price trend in West Bromwich Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bromwich Central.

All postcodes in West Bromwich Central

B706NB

Trinity Road North

B218LT

Park Lane

B714FE

Lewisham Street

B708BW

Victoria Street

B708PB

Grange Road

B708TQ

Sandwell Road

B709HN

Bridge Street

B711NP

Byron Street

B714BB

Dagger Lane

B714EX

Cottrell Street

B714JH

Birmingham Road

B706JJ

High Street

B706HS

Walter Street

B708AU

Alba Road

B714AH

Seagar Street

B708EF

High Street

B706EF

Constance Avenue

B706RJ

De Marnham Close

B707NY

Cooper Street

B707PF

Reform Street

B707QG

Duchess Parade

B709LG

Carter's Green

B714HN

Albion Field Drive

B714HT

Hallam Street

B714HU

Hallam Close

B706PH

Thynne Street

B706QX

Roebuck Lane

B706TN

Europa Avenue

B708NU

Edward Street

B709SH

Old Meeting Street

B709TE

Mill Street

B711DD

Church Lane

B711DH

Kempson Avenue

B711SD

Brett Street

B707NZ

Cooper Street

B708EN

High Street

B708GS

Cronehills Linkway

B711DB

Church Lane

B711NS

Greswold Street

B706AF

Thynne Street

B706JX

High Street

B706PY

Birmingham Road

B707QB

High Street

B714EB

Grafton Road

B714HD

Cranbourne Place

B706HH

Beeches Road

B706HL

Beeches Road

B706LG

Florence Road

B706PR

Jesson Street

B706QG

Birmingham Road

B714EW

Lyndon

B706QD

Beeches Road

B706RD

Cakemore Road

B706TX

St James Close

B707PL

Cronehills Linkway

B709HS

Guns Lane

B709NQ

Cordley Street

B714DS

Church Vale Mews

B706EG

Freda Road

B706LJ

Mary Road

B706EQ

Ida Road

B706JW

High Street

B706QB

Beeches Road

B709SA

Carter's Green

B706AZ

Spon Lane South

B706BZ

Green Street

B706RB

Roebuck Street

B708BZ

Dartmouth Street

B708SS

Summerfield Avenue

B714HR

Little Lane

B708RT

Lombard Street

B709LS

Dudley Street

B709RH

Cygnet Road

B711RG

Parsonage Street

B714DX

Kyngston Road

B706DW

Green Street

B706NP

Boulton Square

B709QP

Carters Green

B711BY

Church Lane

B714HE

Hallam Street

B714EF

Sheridan Street

B709QD

Shaftesbury Street

B708SB

Bratt Street

B706BB

West Bromwich Central

B706AH

Spon Lane

B708NS

Astle Park

B709LE

High Street

B709SW

Old Meeting Street

B714AT

Lloyd Street

B714DB

Church Vale

B706HU

Princes Gate

B706JA

Beeches Road

B706JY

Salisbury Road

B706LD

Burlington Road

B706TW

St Eleanors Close

B708NN

Edward Street

B711BX

Church Lane

B714AN

Seagar Street

B714DP

Churchfields Way

B714EZ

Stoney Lane

Data Sources

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