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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

B714FF

Churchfields Way

B706BN

Hall Street South

B706JX

High Street

B706DY

Glover Street

B706TG

St Edmunds Close

B708SD

West Bromwich Central

B706BU

West Bromwich Central

B706TE

St Martins Close

B706HL

Beeches Road

B714AB

Marnham Road

B714GY

West Bromwich Central

B709NQ

Cordley Street

B709HU

Railway Street

B706QP

Roebuck Lane

B709AE

Temple Street

B714HN

Albion Field Drive

B706TD

St Benedicts Close

B707NY

Cooper Street

B708NW

Edward Street

B707NH

West Bromwich Ringway

B706HP

Poplar Avenue

B709AG

Old Meeting Street

B706HW

Nicholls Street

B709HJ

Railway Street

B707QG

Duchess Parade

B706AZ

Spon Lane South

B706TR

St Valentines Close

B706RG

Devereux Road

B706TH

St Johns Close

B706HS

Walter Street

B708NT

Edward Street

B706NH

George Street

B709HG

Guns Lane

B706DZ

Glover Street

B709HT

Guns Lane

B708SL

Peppercorn Place

B714AR

Christina Court

B714FE

Lewisham Street

B706BZ

Green Street

B706RR

Birmingham Road

B706DS

Glover Street

B708ED

Lombard Street West

B706ER

Overend Street

B714HR

Little Lane

B709RD

Bilhay Street

B708NY

Lodge Road

B706AU

Normans Drive

B714JH

Birmingham Road

B714HW

Withers Way

B714DJ

Church Vale

B706NY

High Street

B714JB

Sandwell Road North

B706PQ

Beeches Road Passage

B708RZ

St Georges Place

B706DR

Green Street

B714BA

Dagger Lane

B706PY

Birmingham Road

B709SP

Old Meeting Street

B709SX

Old Meeting Street

B706DL

Green Street

B714EH

Grafton Road

B714ED

Graham Road

B709LG

Carter's Green

B708BP

Dartmouth Street

B714HD

Cranbourne Place

B706AF

Thynne Street

B708DZ

High Street

B706QG

Birmingham Road

B706PB

High Street

B709NJ

Pearson Street

B708SZ

Providence Place

B714HF

Hallam Street

B714DB

Church Vale

B708EU

Victoria Street

B708ER

Victoria Street

B706LE

Burlington Road

B708BW

Victoria Street

B709QP

Carters Green

B707PL

Cronehills Linkway

B708BS

Dartmouth Street

B714DD

Church Vale

B709LW

Carters Green

B706JJ

High Street

B711PX

All Saints Way

B706LG

Florence Road

B706HY

Herbert Street

B708NX

Lodge Road

B706BB

West Bromwich Central

B714HH

Hallam Street

B708HY

Victoria Street

B708TG

Sandwell Road

B708EP

Moor Street

B714DR

Church Vale

B709SJ

Tildasley Street

B706QB

Beeches Road

B714BX

Kiniths Crescent

B706QW

Mountbatten Close

B714DG

Temple Meadows Road

B706QN

Mountbatten Close

B714HQ

Hallam Street

Data Sources

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