Postcode B42 1NS 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.1 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kingsdown Park.
Hamstead East has a high 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 low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 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 6 ft away from B42 1NS.
Hamstead East near B42 1NS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 1NS postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B42 1NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 606/608 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1EZ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.