Postcode B43 5NR 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hamstead East is £40,900 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kingsdown Park.
Hamstead East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead East has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Hamstead East is £40,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from B43 5NR.
Hamstead East near B43 5NR 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kingsdown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingsdown Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 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 | 9 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newton
In the B43 5NR postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 20 Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.