Postcode B42 1HX is located in a major urban area, within the Newton ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Hamstead East area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hamstead East is £40,900 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hamstead East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Hamstead East has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 of residents in Hamstead East is £40,900 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from B42 1HX.
Hamstead East near B42 1HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £230,050 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,780 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £307,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £232,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £220,000 |
10 years price trend in Newton
In the B42 1HX postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.