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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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 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
Detached10£290,000
Flats12£98,900
Semi-Detached17£230,000
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

B706EW

West Bromwich Ringway

B706HQ

Beeches Road

B706ND

Trinity Road North

B706NS

Nine Pails Walk

B706QT

Birmingham Road

B706RR

Birmingham Road

B706TD

St Benedicts Close

B706TQ

St Kenelms Close

B707PQ

New Street

B708EX

Victoria Street

B708NA

High Street

B709AA

Temple Street

B709JT

Creed Way

B714DU

Bassett Crescent

B714EH

Grafton Road

B706ER

Overend Street

B706PL

Hope Street

B706TS

Europa Avenue

B707NJ

High Street

B707PA

Treddles Lane

B708NX

Lodge Road

B714DL

Church Vale

B714ER

Stoney Lane

B706DY

Glover Street

B707NW

Kings Square

B708RP

Church Street

B714AS

Lloyd Street

B714HZ

Summer Street

B706DX

Beeches Road

B706HZ

Herbert Street

B706LE

Burlington Road

B706LN

Springfield Crescent

B706NF

Trinity Road South

B708EP

Moor Street

B714DW

Dagger Lane

B714GY

West Bromwich Central

B708SD

West Bromwich Central

B709AD

Wellington Street South

B709JW

Creed Way

B709RD

Bilhay Street

B706HP

Poplar Avenue

B708BS

Dartmouth Street

B708DF

Victoria Street

B714BU

Dagger Lane

B706JT

High Street

B706LH

Florence Road

B708LG

High Street

B708NW

Edward Street

B714BA

Dagger Lane

B714HS

Hallam Street

B706TR

St Valentines Close

B707QZ

Princess Parade

B714BS

Dagger Lane

B709HD

Advent Gardens

B706QQ

Birmingham Road

B709HE

Guns Lane

B709LP

Carter's Green

B711RU

All Saints Way

B714DT

Mellish Avenue

B714JA

Stoney Lane

B706BG

Barlow Drive

B706LA

Burlington Avenue

B706PB

High Street

B708AY

High Street

B708NL

Edward Street

B709QL

High Street

B709SN

Oakwood Street

B714DN

Vale Street

B706BQ

Spon Lane

B706DU

Glover Street

B706HF

Legge Street

B706QE

Beeches Road

B709SJ

Tildasley Street

B706HR

Walter Street

B706LP

Trinity Street

B706PX

Birmingham Road

B706TG

St Edmunds Close

B706TZ

St Christopher Close

B707NN

High Street

B708LX

High Street

B708RJ

High Street

B709HL

Brook Street

B706DB

Cakemore Road

B706JZ

Salisbury Road

B706LB

Poplar Grove

B708SA

Summerfield Avenue

B714HG

Hallam Street

B708ER

Victoria Street

B709HW

Bridge Street

B709RB

Bilhay Street

B714HB

Hallam Street

B706EJ

Parliament Street

B707PR

Congregation Way

B708TG

Sandwell Road

B709LR

Dudley Street

B706NR

Arthur Street

B707QX

Princess Parade

B709DG

West Bromwich Central

B709LB

High Street

B706BA

The Pavilions

Data Sources

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