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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 206 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
206
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
100.09(+159%)
Shoplifting
27.94(+221%)
Vehicle crime
21.46(+230%)
Other theft
15.75(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.56(+113%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Bromwich Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£270,000£2,787
Flats13£110,000£2,189
Semi-Detached22£237,500£2,750
Terraced25£225,000£2,482

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

B706TN

Europa Avenue

B706BD

Walpole Walk

B714AW

Seagar Street

B714AN

Seagar Street

B714EZ

Stoney Lane

B706PH

Thynne Street

B706RS

Birmingham Road

B714BB

Dagger Lane

B706QS

Salters Vale

B711SA

Greswold Street

B706JW

High Street

B709SZ

Old Meeting Street

B714DN

Vale Street

B706PR

Jesson Street

B706HG

Beeches Road

B706LW

Springfield Crescent

B706DN

Green Street

B709SW

Old Meeting Street

B714DE

Temple Meadows Road

B714AG

New Street North

B706LJ

Mary Road

B709QD

Shaftesbury Street

B709LD

High Street

B706HJ

Beeches Road

B708BY

Dartmouth Street

B706HU

Princes Gate

B714HA

Hallam Street

B706HE

Legge Street

B706JT

High Street

B706RJ

De Marnham Close

B706EW

West Bromwich Ringway

B709SA

Carter's Green

B706TS

Europa Avenue

B706NW

Boulton Road

B714BU

Dagger Lane

B706DU

Glover Street

B707NX

Walsall Street

B711NW

Greswold Street

B709DG

West Bromwich Central

B709HD

Advent Gardens

B708ET

Victoria Street

B714EL

Grafton Road

B708SS

Summerfield Avenue

B706RN

Devereux Road

B714EY

Jefferson Place

B706LD

Burlington Road

B706NT

Spon Lane

B709AA

Temple Street

B706RQ

Devereux Road

B714AQ

New Street North

B714HG

Hallam Street

B709RS

Bilhay Lane

B714DT

Mellish Avenue

B714JJ

Birmingham Road

B708SH

Bratt Street

B706QE

Beeches Road

B714BH

Warstone Drive

B714JQ

Birmingham Road

B706NL

Francis Street

B706ND

Trinity Road North

B706PN

Bagnall Street

B707AB

St Michael Street

B707NZ

Cooper Street

B709HS

Guns Lane

B708RJ

High Street

B707QX

Princess Parade

B709QG

High Street

B706EU

Bull Street

B708EX

Victoria Street

B709LB

High Street

B706BJ

Spon Lane

B714BG

Salters Lane

B706LL

Springfield Crescent

B711DH

Kempson Avenue

B706AX

Shintons Square

B707NG

High Street

B706QX

Roebuck Lane

B706BA

The Pavilions

B706NB

Trinity Road North

B708BX

Dartmouth Street

B709HL

Brook Street

B706TB

Priory Close

B711RG

Parsonage Street

B706JA

Beeches Road

B706PL

Hope Street

B711BX

Church Lane

B714DA

Dagger Lane

B714HE

Hallam Street

B708EF

High Street

B706LR

Trinity Street

B708PB

Grange Road

B714HY

Summer Street

B711NS

Greswold Street

B706RH

Roebuck Street

B714HP

Little Lane

B709HP

Duke Street

B708SA

Summerfield Avenue

B707PG

New Street

B706EG

Freda Road

B706JZ

Salisbury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.