Postcode B43 5AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Newton area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hamstead West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hamstead West is £49,208 per year. The median sale price in Newton is £244,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £203,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1.2 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,701 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from B43 5AZ.
Hamstead West near B43 5AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sandwell Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sandwell Valley Country Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £304,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £248,500 | £287 |
| Terraced | 10 | £223,000 | £247 |
| 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 | £246,000 | £223,750 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £130,000 | £248,250 | £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 | £295 | £192 | £289 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 19, Oatfield Court, Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B43 5BW | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 31, Asbury Court, Birmingham, B43 6QS | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 34, Asbury Court, Birmingham, B43 6QS | Flats | Leasehold | £135,500 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 49, Asbury Court, Birmingham, B43 6QS | Flats | Leasehold | £164,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 45, Asbury Court, Birmingham, B43 6QS | Flats | Leasehold | £168,000 |
In the B43 5AZ postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Grove Vale Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
Grove Vale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Jul 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Hamstead Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jun 2016. | |
Hamstead Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jun 2016
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| 0.8 mi | Primary | Holy Name Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2017. | |
Holy Name Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2017
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B43 5AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raj's Convenience Store | 268 Newton Road, Birmingham, B43 6QT | Walking directions to Raj's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Marty's Convenience Store | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6HN | Walking directions to Marty's Convenience Store |
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 5AZ, 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 5AZ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B43 5AZ in Newton is £244,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to B43 5AZ, including Grove Vale Primary School (Outstanding), Hamstead Primary School (Good) and Holy Name Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B43 5AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,701 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 5AZ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).