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About

Whiteheath is a residential neighbourhood in the metropolitan borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. The area takes its name from Whiteheath Road, the main thoroughfare that runs through the neighbourhood. Housing ranges from early 20th-century terraces to post-war semi-detached and council-built terraces. Local facilities are focused along the shopping parade on the main road and include a convenience store, small takeaways, a GP surgery and primary school, plus churches and a community centre that hosts classes and meetings.

Public transport links run along the main road, with regular bus services connecting to Oldbury, West Bromwich and wider Sandwell. Small parks and playing fields provide space for football pitches and children’s play areas, while short walks lead to allotment sites and pocket green space. The area borders sections of light industry and retail parks, so day-to-day life mixes residential streets with nearby employment and shopping. Community groups and local schools drive a calendar of events through the year, and ongoing council schemes focus on housing repairs and improvements to pedestrian links.

Area overview

On average Whiteheath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 33.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year. There are 2 schools in Whiteheath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whiteheath is home to around 7,244 people, with a population density of about 4,818.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whiteheath Population
7,244
Population density
4,818.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.38(+10%)
Shoplifting
14.36(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.14(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.76(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,675
64.53%
Indian
656
9.05%
African
258
3.56%
Caribbean
231
3.19%
Other White
231
3.19%
Total population: 7,245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,595
28.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,244
21.92%
Level 3 (A level)
894
15.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
814
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,675

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
938
29.61%
Owns outright
823
25.98%
Owns with a mortgage
770
24.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
13.89%
Other social rented
106
3.35%
Total households: 3,168

Property prices in Whiteheath

Median price£222,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £251K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Whiteheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whiteheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£265,000£308
Semi-Detached23£220,000£259
Terraced15£190,000£226
Flats1£57,500£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whiteheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiteheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,498£67,500£145,000£135,000
2017£254,995£72,500£145,000£124,500
2018£279,995£75,000£163,500£121,500
2019£255,975£78,500£162,000£140,000
2020£200,000£70,000£157,250£120,000
2021£240,000£73,000£182,000£168,375
2022£242,000£73,000£210,000£190,000
2023£242,500£92,500£194,900£180,000
2024£335,000£78,000£212,500£193,500
2025£265,000£76,000£222,500£195,000
2026£266,250£237,500£183,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whiteheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whiteheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£131£173£164
2017£213£120£179£148
2018£241£114£197£167
2019£238£153£196£168
2020£239£147£183£137
2021£279£146£223£210
2022£296£143£225£215
2023£280£202£224£197
2024£301£154£266£217
2025£304£127£280£246
2026£302£275£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whiteheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whiteheath 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 Whiteheath

Is Whiteheath safe?

Whiteheath records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whiteheath?

The median sale price in Whiteheath is £222,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whiteheath?

Whiteheath has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whiteheath?

Whiteheath scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whiteheath sits around rank 6,897 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 Whiteheath?

The average household income in Whiteheath is around £38,976 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Whiteheath

B659AQ

Bill Thomas Way

B691JD

Brunel Road

B691BG

Shelsley Avenue

B691BQ

Shelsley Avenue

B691BX

Badsey Road

B691BL

Shelsley Avenue

B650PY

J A S Industrial Park

B691JL

The Pineways

B650SB

Jeffrey Road

B691FE

The Chilterns

B650QQ

Bond Street

B650SA

Petersfield Drive

B691EQ

Badsey Road

B691BB

Borough Crescent

B691AQ

Birchfield Lane

B692JR

Forge Way

B659JG

Throne Road

B691DR

Lovett Avenue

B659AB

Bill Thomas Way

B691AX

Borough Crescent

B659JP

Throne Road

B692JW

Anvil Drive

B659RH

Druids Avenue

B650RR

York Road

B650RX

Jeffrey Road

B691ER

Badsey Road

B688BN

King Edward Close

B659PX

Uplands Avenue

B691BY

Badsey Road

B659PU

Uplands Avenue

B688LU

Causeway Green Road

B691AJ

Borough Crescent

B691DJ

Kinnersley Crescent

B691BJ

Pedmore Walk

B692AG

Wolverhampton Road

B659LQ

Majestic Way

B691EP

Bredon Road

B691AZ

Wolverley Crescent

B659LL

Balmoral Way

B691BF

The Lenches

B650PN

Truro Close

B691DG

Lovett Avenue

B650PU

Ely Close

B688LT

Causeway Green Road

B692RU

Wolverhampton Road

B691DP

Ombersley Close

B691DN

Kempsey Close

B659LD

Throne Road

B691EE

Saladin Avenue

B650SN

Griffin Industrial Estate

B659JT

Throne Road

B694QY

Ashes Road

B691DB

Badsey Road

B691EA

Arley Close

B691EB

Arley Close

B650SH

Durham Road

B659LF

Crown Close

B659JL

Angela Avenue

B691BA

Westgate

B691FB

Cotswold Close

B650QG

Oldbury Road

B650RF

Penncricket Lane

B691BU

Badsey Road

B692JP

Bristam Close

B691ED

Martley Road

B650PE

Penncricket Lane

B659JU

Throne Road

B691AD

Birchfield Lane

B691AE

Birchfield Lane

B691BP

Shelsley Avenue

B691DU

Inkberrow Close

B691EL

Chaddesley Close

B692JG

Wolverhampton Road

B691BD

Stanford Way

B650QE

Langley

B659JJ

Queens Drive

B659JW

Buckingham Road

B691DA

Badsey Road

B692JN

Birchley Park Avenue

B691BN

Kempsey Close

B691EU

The Templars

B650PS

Oldbury Road

B691AF

Birchfield Lane

B691BH

Cookley Way

B650RU

Wells Road

B659PL

Uplands Avenue

B688LX

Penncricket Lane

B691AG

Birchfield Lane

B691BW

Shelsley Avenue

B691DL

Badsey Road

B691DX

Hanbury Drive

B650PT

Titford Lane

B650SD

Durham Road

B691DZ

Martley Road

B691DQ

Lovett Avenue

B659RG

Majestic Way

B691AY

Wolverley Crescent

B650SG

York Road

B691DD

Bredon Road

B650RS

Minster Close