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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

B706HD

Legge Street

B706LY

Thomas Street

B706PN

Bagnall Street

B707PU

Alfred Street

B706EE

Constance Avenue

B706TJ

Europa Avenue

B706TL

Europa Avenue

B707PP

Congregation Way

B708PD

Grange Road

B709LW

Carters Green

B711PX

All Saints Way

B714EU

St Clements Lane

B706DS

Glover Street

B706AT

Overend Street

B706BT

Thynne Street

B706LW

Springfield Crescent

B706NL

Francis Street

B706QJ

Birmingham Road

B708SL

Peppercorn Place

B714ET

Stoney Lane

B714EY

Jefferson Place

B706AU

Normans Drive

B706HG

Beeches Road

B707PH

Reform Street

B707QU

Farley Centre

B708AF

Providence Place

B709AG

Old Meeting Street

B714AP

Woodward Street

B714ED

Graham Road

B706BU

West Bromwich Central

B706BW

Houghton Street

B706TE

St Martins Close

B714AJ

Park Crescent

B714DR

Church Vale

B714HP

Little Lane

B706DR

Green Street

B707AE

New Street

B708ES

High Street

B708SH

Bratt Street

B709NJ

Pearson Street

B709SU

Akrill Close

B714AQ

New Street North

B706QS

Salters Vale

B706RN

Devereux Road

B708AQ

High Street

B714BH

Warstone Drive

B706NZ

High Street

B706RL

Paganal Drive

B707PB

Park Street

B714HA

Hallam Street

B714HH

Hallam Street

B714JB

Sandwell Road North

B706NW

Boulton Road

B706TA

Offini Close

B714EJ

Lyndon

B706HE

Legge Street

B706HJ

Beeches Road

B707PE

Reform Street

B714DD

Church Vale

B714DH

Church Vale

B714EP

Stoney Lane

B706BP

Union Street

B706EY

Overend Street

B706HN

Nicholls Street

B706LR

Trinity Street

B714GX

West Bromwich Central

B706AW

Spon Lane

B706EA

Lower Trinity Street

B711SA

Greswold Street

B714DJ

Church Vale

B706HW

Nicholls Street

B706NT

Spon Lane

B706QN

Mountbatten Close

B706RH

Roebuck Street

B707RD

Princess Parade

B709SP

Old Meeting Street

B706DN

Green Street

B706TH

St Johns Close

B709AE

Temple Street

B709HJ

Railway Street

B714DY

Arbor Court

B714EN

Lyndon

B714GZ

West Bromwich Central

B218LE

Park Lane

B706PP

High Street

B706UA

St Augustus Close

B708EG

Lombard Street West

B708LU

High Street

B708NT

Edward Street

B714BD

Slaithwaite Road

B706BN

Hall Street South

B706DZ

Glover Street

B708BP

Dartmouth Street

B709AB

Frederick Street

B709HG

Guns Lane

B708BY

Dartmouth Street

B708ET

Victoria Street

B709QG

High Street

B709QW

High Street

B714HY

Summer Street

Data Sources

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