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 106.5 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 106.5 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.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £220,000 |
10 year median 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.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer | 939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TN | Walking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer |
| 0.3 mi | Meat Centre | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BN | Walking directions to Meat Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.