Postcode B43 5BU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hamstead West is £49,208 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sandwell Valley Country Park.
Hamstead West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from B43 5BU.
Hamstead West near B43 5BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sandwell Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sandwell Valley Country 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 B43 5BU postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Raj's Convenience Store | 268 Newton Road, Birmingham, B43 6QT | Walking directions to Raj's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Marty's Convenience Store | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6HN | Walking directions to Marty's Convenience Store |
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.