Postcode B43 5AS 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 average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hamstead West is £49,208 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sandwell Valley Country Park.
Hamstead West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,267 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 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 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hamstead West is £49,208 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 140 ft away from B43 5AS.
Hamstead West near B43 5AS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sandwell Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sandwell Valley Country Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £244,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £290,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £250,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 13 | £226,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 13 | £135,000 | £199 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £256,000 | £91,000 | £158,000 | £140,000 |
| 2017 | £222,500 | £95,000 | £160,000 | £141,000 |
| 2018 | £279,000 | £115,000 | £170,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £227,500 | £106,500 | £180,000 | £169,200 |
| 2020 | £223,000 | £104,500 | £189,000 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £243,250 | £117,000 | £210,000 | £194,500 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £120,000 | £232,500 | £205,500 |
| 2023 | £325,500 | £142,750 | £237,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £307,000 | £136,000 | £233,500 | £193,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £132,000 | £246,500 | £223,750 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £130,000 | £250,000 | £229,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £156 | £175 | £148 |
| 2017 | £222 | £167 | £178 | £160 |
| 2018 | £205 | £155 | £200 | £187 |
| 2019 | £222 | £170 | £204 | £188 |
| 2020 | £216 | £180 | £212 | £206 |
| 2021 | £254 | £170 | £219 | £214 |
| 2022 | £270 | £209 | £260 | £235 |
| 2023 | £252 | £187 | £261 | £227 |
| 2024 | £292 | £199 | £264 | £236 |
| 2025 | £306 | £224 | £267 | £268 |
| 2026 | £282 | £189 | £287 | £259 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 110, Tanhouse Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £207,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 82, Tanhouse Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 24, Greenfield Road, Birmingham, B43 5AP | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 77, Greenfield Road, Birmingham, B43 5AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 3, Tanhouse Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,950 |
In the B43 5AS postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B43 5AS, 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
The area around B43 5AS records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B43 5AS in Hamstead West is £244,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to B43 5AS, including Hamstead Primary School (Good), Hamstead Hall Academy (Good) and Ferndale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B43 5AS is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,497 m away.
B43 5AS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,267 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B43 5AS is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).