Postcode B43 5BY 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 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 nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 the United Kingdom, 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 1.5% 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 181 ft away from B43 5BY.
Hamstead West near B43 5BY 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 1.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Red House Park | Large | Walking directions to Red House Park |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £290,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £250,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 11 | £226,000 | £269 |
| 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 | £297,000 | £132,000 | £247,000 | £223,750 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £130,000 | £244,000 | £243,500 |
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 | £344 | £224 | £267 | £268 |
| 2026 | £282 | £189 | £290 | £281 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 46, Heather Road, Birmingham, B43 5BY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £341,500 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 23, Heather Road, Birmingham, B43 5BX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £112,599 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1, Broomhill Lane, Birmingham, B43 5LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £206,400 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 145, Newton Road, Birmingham, B43 6BG | Detached | Freehold | £676,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 62, Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B43 5BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £216,000 |
In the B43 5BY postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5BY
| 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 |
| 0.5 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 5BY, 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 5BY 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B43 5BY in Hamstead West is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to B43 5BY, including Grove Vale Primary School (Outstanding), Hamstead Primary School (Good) and Holy Name Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B43 5BY 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 5BY is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).