Postcode B42 1HB is located in a major urban area, within the Newton area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hamstead East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year. The median sale price in Newton is £244,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £203,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Kingsdown Park.
Hamstead East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,395 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead East has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from B42 1HB.
Hamstead East near B42 1HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingsdown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £304,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £248,500 | £287 |
| Terraced | 10 | £223,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 13 | £135,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256,000 | £91,000 | £158,000 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £222,500 | £95,000 | £160,000 | £141,000 |
| 2018 | £279,000 | £115,000 | £170,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £227,500 | £106,500 | £180,000 | £169,200 |
| 2020 | £223,000 | £104,500 | £189,000 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £243,250 | £117,000 | £210,000 | £194,500 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £120,000 | £232,500 | £205,500 |
| 2023 | £325,500 | £142,750 | £237,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £307,000 | £136,000 | £233,500 | £193,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £132,000 | £246,000 | £223,750 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £130,000 | £248,250 | £229,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £156 | £175 | £148 |
| 2017 | £222 | £167 | £178 | £160 |
| 2018 | £205 | £155 | £200 | £187 |
| 2019 | £222 | £170 | £204 | £188 |
| 2020 | £216 | £180 | £212 | £206 |
| 2021 | £254 | £170 | £219 | £214 |
| 2022 | £270 | £209 | £260 | £235 |
| 2023 | £252 | £187 | £261 | £227 |
| 2024 | £292 | £199 | £264 | £236 |
| 2025 | £306 | £224 | £267 | £268 |
| 2026 | £295 | £192 | £289 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B42 1HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | 22, Hobhouse Close, Birmingham, B42 1HB | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 45, Hobhouse Close, Birmingham, B42 1HB | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 9, Hobhouse Close, Birmingham, B42 1HB | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 273, Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1HY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £228,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 201, Dyas Avenue, Birmingham, B42 1HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B42 1HB postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 8 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ferndale Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jun 2022. | |
Ferndale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Jun 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Mark's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
St Mark's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hamstead Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2016. | |
Hamstead Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2016
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B42 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Booths Farm Local Off Licence And Convenience Store | 18 Booths Farm Road, Birmingham, B42 2NH | Walking directions to Booths Farm Local Off Licence And Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Hamstead Convenience | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Hamstead Convenience |
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 B42 1HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elaine Mary Giles
Newton - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B42 1HB records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and burglary.
The median sale price around B42 1HB in Newton is £244,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B42 1HB, including Ferndale Primary School (Good), St Mark's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Hamstead Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B42 1HB is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 723 m away.
B42 1HB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,395 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 B42 1HB is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).