Postcode B43 5BJ 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 Hamstead (Birmingham), about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,576 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Hamstead West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B43 5BJ.
Hamstead West near B43 5BJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 5BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 162, Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B43 5BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | Lingfield Court, Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B43 5BL | Other | Freehold | £55,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 1, Venning Grove, Birmingham, B43 5HS | Detached | Freehold | £264,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 3, Tanhouse Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,950 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 6, Baker House Grove, Birmingham, B43 5HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the B43 5BJ postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Ferndale Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jun 2022. | |
Ferndale Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Jun 2022
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| 0.5 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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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B43 5BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5BJ, 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 5BJ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B43 5BJ in Newton is £244,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to B43 5BJ, including Hamstead Primary School (Good), Ferndale Primary School (Good) and Grove Vale Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B43 5BJ is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,362 m away.
B43 5BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,576 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 5BJ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).