Postcode B21 8LE is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year. The median sale price in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £163,000 and £250,000. The nearest station is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,551 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from B21 8LE.
West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park near B21 8LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 mi | The Hawthorns | N/A | Walking directions to The Hawthorns |
| 0.8 mi | Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £260,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 | £258 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 13 | £105,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,000 | £79,000 | £147,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £187,000 | £77,500 | £144,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £160,000 | £134,250 |
| 2019 | £277,500 | £90,000 | £158,500 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £286,750 | £140,000 | £186,500 | £140,000 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £148,410 | £205,000 | £155,000 |
| 2022 | £263,500 | £125,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £103,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £108,000 | £238,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £305,500 | £98,000 | £235,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £105,000 | £248,000 | £212,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £130 | £151 | £99 |
| 2017 | £201 | £138 | £146 | £126 |
| 2018 | £224 | £138 | £169 | £145 |
| 2019 | £252 | £156 | £171 | £144 |
| 2020 | £225 | £185 | £192 | £154 |
| 2021 | £266 | £339 | £200 | £177 |
| 2022 | £287 | £201 | £254 | £179 |
| 2023 | £306 | £184 | £234 | £175 |
| 2024 | £319 | £200 | £255 | £206 |
| 2025 | £288 | £192 | £243 | £236 |
| 2026 | £268 | £199 | £266 | £231 |
There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B21 8LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 93, St Stephens Road, West Bromwich, B71 4LP | Terraced | Freehold | £202,500 |
In the B21 8LE postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | V.A.S.E Academy | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
V.A.S.E Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Sandwell Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
Sandwell Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Wattville | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
Oasis Academy Wattville ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jul 2023
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Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B21 8LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farzana Haq
West Bromwich Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B21 8LE records about 109 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. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and drugs.
The median sale price around B21 8LE in West Bromwich Central is £212,500 (about £229 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B21 8LE, including V.A.S.E Academy (Good), Sandwell Academy (Good) and Oasis Academy Wattville (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B21 8LE is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro), about 695 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B21 8LE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,551 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B21 8LE is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Farzana Haq (Labour Party).