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 very high crime levels, with around 99.7 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 0.1 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 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.
The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Cherry Orchard Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Kingsdown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 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 | 7 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £245,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £220,000 |
10 year median 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.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Chefline Ltd | West Midlands, Birmingham, B42 1DU | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.4 mi | Beauchamp Convenience Store | Beauchamp Avenue, Birmingham, B20 1BX | Walking directions to Beauchamp Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.