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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£197,500
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £250K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £229 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
Detached5£250,000£256
Semi-Detached25£230,000£250
Terraced20£217,750£221
Flats14£111,500£205

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£100,500£187,500£216,500
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£197£207£235
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.