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About

West Bromwich North is an electoral ward in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough in the West Midlands, covering the northern part of West Bromwich. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of council and private housing, local shopping parades, primary schools and community centres. Streets move out from the town towards suburban pockets and small clusters of commercial activity. Day-to-day life is centred on neighbourhood facilities rather than a single town hub, and routine travel is largely by bus.

Local provision includes small parks, playing fields and community halls used by voluntary groups and churches. Secondary schools, larger retail and rail stations are accessed outside the ward but are within short travel times. West Bromwich North is one of Sandwell’s 24 wards and returns three councillors to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; elections are held by thirds. Public services are delivered through the borough council and local partnerships focused on housing, streets and youth provision.

Area overview

On average West Bromwich North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 27.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Bromwich North is £39,258 per year. There are 3 schools in West Bromwich North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Bromwich North is home to around 11,792 people, with a population density of about 2,928.1 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Bromwich North Population
11,792
Population density
2,928.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.62(+67%)
Vehicle crime
11.19(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.95(-35%)
Public order
6.61(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,381
37.15%
Indian
2,846
24.13%
Other White
852
7.22%
Other
648
5.49%
Other Asian
591
5.01%
Total population: 11,794

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,750
29.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,167
23.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,233
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,220
12.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,173
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 9,410

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,212
26.5%
Social rents from council
1,127
24.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,009
22.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
812
17.76%
Other social rented
284
6.21%
Total households: 4,573

Property prices in West Bromwich North

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£230
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £250K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £230 per square foot) in West Bromwich North area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,800 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Bromwich North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£268
Semi-Detached26£226,250£246
Terraced19£212,500£215
Flats12£120,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Bromwich North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bromwich North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,000£80,000£145,000£114,500
2017£187,000£97,500£143,500£120,000
2018£205,000£78,000£160,000£137,000
2019£280,000£75,000£157,000£135,000
2020£245,000£82,000£170,000£140,500
2021£310,000£95,000£212,000£165,000
2022£310,000£115,000£220,000£170,000
2023£344,500£105,000£230,000£173,500
2024£312,500£103,000£247,750£180,000
2025£340,000£100,000£250,000£213,750
2026£285,000£117,500£187,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bromwich North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bromwich North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£138£162£116
2017£198£170£158£129
2018£246£146£163£145
2019£242£137£168£147
2020£212£127£191£153
2021£259£169£230£200
2022£281£188£251£186
2023£311£184£264£196
2024£301£183£277£206
2025£288£187£258£244
2026£268£214£207£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bromwich North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Bromwich North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about West Bromwich North

Is West Bromwich North safe?

West Bromwich North records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Bromwich North?

The median sale price in West Bromwich North is £200,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Bromwich North?

West Bromwich North has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Bromwich North?

West Bromwich North scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Bromwich North sits around rank 6,983 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Bromwich North?

The average household income in West Bromwich North is around £39,258 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin West Bromwich North

B706HT

Beeches Road

B711LW

Ruskin Street

B714HN

Albion Field Drive

B711NS

Greswold Street

B714DH

Church Vale

B711LP

Shaftesbury Street

B711LZ

Garratt Street

B706TE

St Martins Close

B711EH

Lily Street

B706TZ

St Christopher Close

B714EP

Stoney Lane

B714HB

Hallam Street

B709HR

Earl Street

B709QW

High Street

B714AD

Belvedere Close

B711PD

Hargate Lane

B714HA

Hallam Street

B711NG

John Street North

B711QF

Lily Street

B711EP

Wordsworth Street

B714EE

Sheridan Street

B714DS

Church Vale Mews

B706TD

St Benedicts Close

B711ND

Grant Close

B711NW

Greswold Street

B706TA

Offini Close

B706TL

Europa Avenue

B709HE

Guns Lane

B714DR

Church Vale

B714HU

Hallam Close

B706TT

St Caroline Close

B711ET

Gladstone Street

B714HS

Hallam Street

B709JW

Creed Way

B711LS

Ruskin Street

B714BU

Dagger Lane

B706HJ

Beeches Road

B706PL

Hope Street

B709HG

Guns Lane

B714GY

West Bromwich Central

B714BE

Dagger Lane

B706TU

Europa Avenue

B709HP

Duke Street

B711PT

Scott Close

B711ER

Gladstone Street

B711DS

Tantany Lane

B711DY

Law Street

B714DG

Temple Meadows Road

B714EZ

Stoney Lane

B711RD

Austen Walk

B714EH

Grafton Road

B709SJ

Tildasley Street

B711EB

Lily Street

B714HZ

Summer Street

B709NQ

Cordley Street

B711AN

Vicarage Road

B711NN

Small Street

B709ST

Chapel Street

B714EJ

Lyndon

B711DZ

Law Street

B706TB

Priory Close

B714AT

Lloyd Street

B711AW

Vicarage Road

B711QA

Lily Street

B714GX

West Bromwich Central

B714HH

Hallam Street

B714HQ

Hallam Street

B714AQ

New Street North

B711RG

Parsonage Street

B714AR

Christina Court

B709LG

Carter's Green

B709SN

Oakwood Street

B709SU

Akrill Close

B709LP

Carter's Green

B711SD

Brett Street

B714EY

Jefferson Place

B711EX

Eden Grove

B714NH

West Bromwich Central

B711PH

Hargate Lane

B711LL

Cromwell Street

B714EG

Grafton Road

B711QH

Beaconsfield Street

B714ER

Stoney Lane

B706TY

St Christopher Close

B711PS

All Saints Way

B714HT

Hallam Street

B711BU

Church Lane

B714HP

Little Lane

B711NP

Byron Street

B711QR

Esher Road

B709RS

Bilhay Lane

B711LN

Ruskin Street

B714BP

Kiniths Way

B714GZ

West Bromwich Central

B706UA

St Augustus Close

B711PX

All Saints Way

B711RE

All Saints Way

B714BG

Salters Lane

B714EU

St Clements Lane

B707PH

Reform Street