Postcode B43 5JP 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 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 nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Red House Park.
Hamstead West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 1.3% 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 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 5JP.
Hamstead West near B43 5JP 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5JP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun 2026 | 68, Appleton Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 82, Appleton Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £287,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 92, Appleton Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5NA | Terraced | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 12, Appleton Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 12, Appleton Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5NA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the B43 5JP postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Meat Centre | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BN | Walking directions to Meat Centre |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.5 mi | Great Barr News & Booze | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to Great Barr News & Booze |
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 5JP, 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 5JP 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B43 5JP in Hamstead West is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to B43 5JP, 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 5JP 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 5JP is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).