Postcode B43 5AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Newton ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Hamstead West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hamstead West is £42,000 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sandwell Valley Country Park.
Hamstead West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hamstead West is £42,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B43 5AJ.
Hamstead West near B43 5AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,780 up to £515,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £241,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Newton
In the B43 5AJ postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.