Postcode B42 1HY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kingsdown Park.
Hamstead East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead East has a moderate 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 1 ft away from B42 1HY.
Hamstead East near B42 1HY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £245,500 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £304,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £228,750 |
10 year median price trend in Newton
In the B42 1HY postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
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 B42 1HY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.