Postcode B43 5QD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 15.7% 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 32 ft away from B43 5QD.
Hamstead East near B43 5QD 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 5QD postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Hamstead | 89 Green Lane, Birmingham, B43 5LG | |
| 0.5 mi | Scott Arms | Newton Road, Birmingham, B43 6BN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.