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B43 5RN

Farnham Close

Newton

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Overview

Postcode B43 5RN 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Hamstead East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hamstead East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from B43 5RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Hamstead East near B43 5RN 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B43 5RN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hamstead (Birmingham)

N/A

Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
7,004.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
38.72(+345%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.15(-1%)
Public order
7.97(+32%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.26(-14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
62.69%
Indian
34
10.15%
African
17
5.07%
Pakistani
12
3.58%
Caribbean
12
3.58%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
27.76%
No qualifications
51
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
47.76%
Owns with a mortgage
52
38.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.19%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

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 5RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202519, Farnham Close, Birmingham, B43 5RNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£314,000
29 Aug 202533, Farnham Close, Birmingham, B43 5RNDetachedFreehold£271,000
13 Mar 2026401, Old Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
30 Jul 2025223, Jayshaw Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£328,000
12 Mar 2025227, Jayshaw Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the B43 5RN postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Name Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCalshot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B43 5RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miScott Arms Off Licence & Grocer939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TNWalking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer
0.3 miMeat CentreNewton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BNWalking directions to Meat Centre
0.3 miCo-op FoodGorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LSWalking directions to Co-op Food
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 5RN, 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 011CE01010011
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B43 5RN

Is B43 5RN (Hamstead East) safe?

The area around B43 5RN records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5RN?

The median sale price around B43 5RN 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 5RN?

There are 14 schools close to B43 5RN, including Ferndale Primary School (Good), Holy Name Catholic Primary School (Good) and Calshot Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B43 5RN?

The closest station to B43 5RN is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,244 m away.

How deprived is the area around B43 5RN?

B43 5RN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,207 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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