Postcode B43 5QL 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sandwell Valley Country Park.
Hamstead West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Hamstead West has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.5% 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 1 ft away from B43 5QL.
Hamstead West near B43 5QL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sandwell Valley Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Sandwell Valley Country 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 18, Woodfort Road, Birmingham, B43 5QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £231,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 40, Woodfort Road, Birmingham, B43 5QL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 22, Stafford Way, Birmingham, B43 5PB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £213,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 17, Welsby Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5QU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 03 Apr 2025 | 306A, Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B43 5EN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £221,000 |
In the B43 5QL postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Hamstead Road, Sandwell, B43 5EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 5QL, 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 5QL records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5QL in Hamstead West is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to B43 5QL, including Hamstead Primary School (Good), Ferndale Primary School (Good) and St Mark's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B43 5QL is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 894 m away.
B43 5QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,594 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 5QL is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).