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 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park is £36,483 per year. The nearest station is The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) located 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 3,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 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) |
| 0.4 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 £200,000 in West Bromwich Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 20 | £199,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Bromwich Central
In the B21 8LE postcode area, located within West Bromwich East & Kenrick Park, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.