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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

B706EB

Glover Street

B706QU

Beeches Road

B714BE

Dagger Lane

B706PJ

High Street

B706TT

St Caroline Close

B706TU

Europa Avenue

B708ND

High Street

B711NW

Greswold Street

B714ES

Lyndon Grove

B714NH

West Bromwich Central

B706BL

Spon Lane

B706TF

St Davids Close

B707PN

New Street

B709HP

Duke Street

B709RX

John Street

B714DF

Temple Meadows Road

B714HJ

Hallam Street

B706BD

Walpole Walk

B706EU

Bull Street

B706RQ

Devereux Road

B711NR

Byron Gardens

B714DE

Temple Meadows Road

B714DQ

Temple Meadows Road

B707LX

Duchess Parade

B707NX

Walsall Street

B708BX

Dartmouth Street

B708EU

Victoria Street

B708RZ

St Georges Place

B709SZ

Old Meeting Street

B714EE

Sheridan Street

B706AX

Shintons Square

B706HT

Beeches Road

B706NJ

George Street

B709ST

Chapel Street

B711PT

Scott Close

B714AG

New Street North

B714AL

Taylors Lane

B714AW

Seagar Street

B714BT

Dagger Lane

B714HF

Hallam Street

B706NU

Trinity Way

B707NH

West Bromwich Ringway

B707PG

New Street

B714AD

Belvedere Close

B706BJ

Spon Lane

B706BY

Cakemore Road

B706LF

Burlington Road

B706NY

High Street

B707NG

High Street

B709RL

Dudley Street

B709RS

Bilhay Lane

B709SX

Old Meeting Street

B714AB

Marnham Road

B714AR

Christina Court

B714EL

Grafton Road

B714JD

Amphion Mews

B714JJ

Birmingham Road

B714JQ

Birmingham Road

B706LL

Springfield Crescent

B706QP

Roebuck Lane

B706RS

Birmingham Road

B706RU

Fitzguy Close

B708HY

Victoria Street

B708NY

Lodge Road

B709LD

High Street

B714AA

Devonshire Drive

B714FF

Churchfields Way

B714HQ

Hallam Street

B706PQ

Beeches Road Passage

B706QW

Mountbatten Close

B706TB

Priory Close

B706TP

St Cuthberts Close

B714EG

Grafton Road

B706ED

Constance Avenue

B706HY

Herbert Street

B706RW

Devereux Road

B707AB

St Michael Street

B709HR

Earl Street

B706RG

Devereux Road

B707QS

Princess Parade

B709AF

Temple Street

B709SR

Old Meeting Street

B714BG

Salters Lane

B714HW

Withers Way

B706LQ

Florence Road

B708SZ

Providence Place

B709HU

Railway Street

B706JB

Beeches Road

B706NH

George Street

B706TY

St Christopher Close

B709HT

Guns Lane

B714BP

Kiniths Way

B714BX

Kiniths Crescent

B714DA

Dagger Lane

B714DG

Temple Meadows Road

B706AA

George Street

B708DJ

High Street

B708DY

High Street

B708DZ

High Street

B708ED

Lombard Street West

Data Sources

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