Postcode B42 1NN 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.0 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 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground.
Hamstead East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from B42 1NN.
Hamstead East near B42 1NN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 1NN postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 7 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.