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B21 8LE

West Bromwich Central

Sandwell

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park / West Bromwich Central / B21 8LE

Overview

Postcode B21 8LE is located in a major urban area, within the West Bromwich Central ward 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 133.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
83.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

83.7%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £33,200 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from B21 8LE.

Flood risk

No risk

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.

Transport

The nearest station is The Hawthorns located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

The Hawthorns

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in West Bromwich Central

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £505,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£276,000
Flats18£102,500
Semi-Detached16£247,750
Terraced17£203,000

10 years price trend in West Bromwich Central

Schools

In the B21 8LE postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableV.A.S.E AcademyOther independent school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySandwell AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondarySt John Wall Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.