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West Bromwich Central

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Bromwich Central Population

15,426

Population density

2,234.8 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	20	£199,000	£140,000	£187,875	£251,250	£282,052
Detached	11	£285,000	£123,500	£222,000	£359,000	£476,250
Flats	13	£110,000	£68,600	£85,000	£118,000	£131,820
Semi-Detached	19	£235,000	£85,900	£195,000	£255,000	£262,130

10 years median price trend in West Bromwich Central

All postcodes in West Bromwich Central

B709HT

Guns Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail