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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

B714JD

Amphion Mews

B709TE

Mill Street

B707PH

Reform Street

B708RP

Church Street

B707PU

Alfred Street

B711BY

Church Lane

B706HQ

Beeches Road

B714EN

Lyndon

B706AT

Overend Street

B706AW

Spon Lane

B708AQ

High Street

B706HT

Beeches Road

B706LA

Burlington Avenue

B709ST

Chapel Street

B218LE

Park Lane

B708LX

High Street

B709QL

High Street

B707NJ

High Street

B706EQ

Ida Road

B706JB

Beeches Road

B706HR

Walter Street

B709JT

Creed Way

B714AL

Taylors Lane

B706TA

Offini Close

B706NP

Boulton Square

B714BP

Kiniths Way

B707QB

High Street

B714HJ

Hallam Street

B706RB

Roebuck Street

B714BE

Dagger Lane

B709HE

Guns Lane

B714JA

Stoney Lane

B707NW

Kings Square

B714BT

Dagger Lane

B709AF

Temple Street

B706TT

St Caroline Close

B708BZ

Dartmouth Street

B708PD

Grange Road

B706NR

Arthur Street

B706JY

Salisbury Road

B706BY

Cakemore Road

B711DD

Church Lane

B714DX

Kyngston Road

B706NZ

High Street

B708AF

Providence Place

B709LE

High Street

B707AE

New Street

B714EW

Lyndon

B706EE

Constance Avenue

B714DF

Temple Meadows Road

B714DQ

Temple Meadows Road

B706DB

Cakemore Road

B708LG

High Street

B709SR

Old Meeting Street

B709AD

Wellington Street South

B711NR

Byron Gardens

B706QQ

Birmingham Road

B714DL

Church Vale

B714NH

West Bromwich Central

B706DX

Beeches Road

B708NN

Edward Street

B706PX

Birmingham Road

B706TF

St Davids Close

B714EB

Grafton Road

B714HT

Hallam Street

B707PR

Congregation Way

B711NP

Byron Street

B706BW

Houghton Street

B707QZ

Princess Parade

B706LY

Thomas Street

B711SD

Brett Street

B706BL

Spon Lane

B709HN

Bridge Street

B707QS

Princess Parade

B708ND

High Street

B706HZ

Herbert Street

B714DU

Bassett Crescent

B708EG

Lombard Street West

B706NJ

George Street

B706QU

Beeches Road

B706EB

Glover Street

B707LX

Duchess Parade

B709SU

Akrill Close

B707PQ

New Street

B706LH

Florence Road

B706BQ

Spon Lane

B709HW

Bridge Street

B706EF

Constance Avenue

B708TQ

Sandwell Road

B708AU

Alba Road

B711DB

Church Lane

B714EG

Grafton Road

B706TU

Europa Avenue

B714GX

West Bromwich Central

B706TW

St Eleanors Close

B706QT

Birmingham Road

B714AJ

Park Crescent

B706RU

Fitzguy Close

B714BS

Dagger Lane

B708EN

High Street

Data Sources

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