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B43 5LP

Gorse Farm Road

Newton

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Overview

Postcode B43 5LP is located in a major urban area, within the Newton ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hamstead East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 0.9 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Hamstead East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,977 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Hamstead East has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B43 5LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hamstead East near B43 5LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B43 5LP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B43 5LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRed House ParkLargeWalking directions to Red House Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
6,917.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.78(-51%)
Vehicle crime
9.74(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.17(-61%)
Burglary
3.48(-14%)
Other crime
2.78(+34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
71.06%
Indian
35
12.82%
Caribbean
18
6.59%
Other
8
2.93%
Pakistani
5
1.83%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
24.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
23.81%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.42%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
48.62%
Owns outright
44
40.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.26%
Social rents from council
3
2.75%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Newton

Median price£244,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £283K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£290,000£295
Semi-Detached65£250,000£286
Terraced11£226,000£269
Flats13£135,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20257, Gorstie Croft, Birmingham, B43 5LZFlatsLeasehold£120,000
23 Jan 202614, Calverton Grove, Birmingham, B43 5SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
23 Sept 20259, Calverton Grove, Birmingham, B43 5SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,686
20 Jun 202515, Calverton Grove, Birmingham, B43 5SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
02 May 202519, Allendale Grove, Birmingham, B43 5RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the B43 5LP postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B43 5LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFerndale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Name Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGrove Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B43 5LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodGorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miBAL Super StoreGorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LTWalking directions to BAL Super Store
0.3 miMeat CentreNewton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BNWalking directions to Meat Centre
0.3 miIceland936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miALDIBirmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NRWalking directions to ALDI

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B43 5LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Mary Giles

Newton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardNewtonE05001271
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hamstead EastE02002053
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 011DE01010012
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B43 5LP

Is B43 5LP (Hamstead East) safe?

The area around B43 5LP records about 40 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.

What is the average house price near B43 5LP?

The median sale price around B43 5LP in Hamstead East is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B43 5LP?

There are 9 schools close to B43 5LP, including Ferndale Primary School (Good), Holy Name Catholic Primary School (Good) and Grove Vale Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B43 5LP?

The closest station to B43 5LP is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around B43 5LP?

B43 5LP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,977 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B43 5LP (Hamstead East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B43 5LP is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).