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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

B714AD

Belvedere Close

B709SH

Old Meeting Street

B714EP

Stoney Lane

B714AP

Woodward Street

B709RB

Bilhay Street

B706TJ

Europa Avenue

B706LN

Springfield Crescent

B706TP

St Cuthberts Close

B706RW

Devereux Road

B706NF

Trinity Road South

B706PJ

High Street

B706EA

Lower Trinity Street

B706TZ

St Christopher Close

B706RL

Paganal Drive

B714EJ

Lyndon

B706HN

Nicholls Street

B706TQ

St Kenelms Close

B706RD

Cakemore Road

B709LS

Dudley Street

B714DH

Church Vale

B708ES

High Street

B707PN

New Street

B707PF

Reform Street

B707PE

Reform Street

B706LQ

Florence Road

B711RU

All Saints Way

B714ET

Stoney Lane

B708DF

Victoria Street

B708GS

Cronehills Linkway

B709RH

Cygnet Road

B708DY

High Street

B714DY

Arbor Court

B709SN

Oakwood Street

B709LP

Carter's Green

B707PB

Park Street

B714ER

Stoney Lane

B706TY

St Christopher Close

B709JW

Creed Way

B708SB

Bratt Street

B714AT

Lloyd Street

B706BP

Union Street

B706LP

Trinity Street

B706QD

Beeches Road

B714AA

Devonshire Drive

B709HR

Earl Street

B706TL

Europa Avenue

B707QU

Farley Centre

B714BD

Slaithwaite Road

B706HD

Legge Street

B706EJ

Parliament Street

B707RD

Princess Parade

B714HZ

Summer Street

B709LR

Dudley Street

B706HF

Legge Street

B714EE

Sheridan Street

B709QW

High Street

B706QJ

Birmingham Road

B714GZ

West Bromwich Central

B706ED

Constance Avenue

B714HU

Hallam Close

B706PP

High Street

B707PA

Treddles Lane

B706TX

St James Close

B714EX

Cottrell Street

B706LB

Poplar Grove

B714EF

Sheridan Street

B709RL

Dudley Street

B708LU

High Street

B218LT

Park Lane

B706UA

St Augustus Close

B714AH

Seagar Street

B707NN

Kings Square

B714AS

Lloyd Street

B714ES

Lyndon Grove

B708AY

High Street

B706AH

Spon Lane

B708NA

High Street

B714DS

Church Vale Mews

B714HS

Hallam Street

B706LF

Burlington Road

B708RT

Lombard Street

B709RX

John Street

B714DW

Dagger Lane

B707PP

Congregation Way

B714HB

Hallam Street

B706AA

George Street

B706NU

Trinity Way

B706DW

Green Street

B708DJ

High Street

B714DP

Churchfields Way

B708NS

Astle Park

B706NS

Nine Pails Walk

B706BG

Barlow Drive

B706EY

Overend Street

B711PT

Scott Close

B706HH

Beeches Road

B709AB

Frederick Street

B706BT

Thynne Street

B714EU

St Clements Lane

B708NU

Edward Street

Data Sources

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