Postcode B43 5PY 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 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 0.5 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead East has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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 0 ft away from B43 5PY.
Hamstead East near B43 5PY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5PY postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Birmingham, B42 1NP | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B42 1NL | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.