Postcode B43 5HU 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 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hamstead West is £42,000 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 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 19,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Hamstead West has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 of residents in Hamstead West is £42,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from B43 5HU.
Hamstead West near B43 5HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Newton area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,780 up to £515,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 8 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 69 | £241,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Newton
In the B43 5HU postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.