Postcode B43 5RU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Red House Park.
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.
Hamstead East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B43 5RU.
Hamstead East near B43 5RU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hamstead (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to Hamstead (Birmingham) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Red House Park | Large | Walking directions to Red House 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 5RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 158, Jayshaw Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 140, Jayshaw Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 19, Allendale Grove, Birmingham, B43 5RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 7, Gorstie Croft, Birmingham, B43 5LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 104, Waddington Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5JE | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the B43 5RU postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Meat Centre | Newton Road, Sandwell, B43 6BN | Walking directions to Meat Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 936 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | BAL Super Store | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LT | Walking directions to BAL Super Store |
| 0.2 mi | Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer | 939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TN | Walking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer |
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 5RU, 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 5RU 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.
The median sale price around B43 5RU in Hamstead East 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 5RU, including Holy Name Catholic Primary School (Good), Ferndale Primary School (Good) and Grove Vale Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B43 5RU is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1,421 m away.
B43 5RU 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).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B43 5RU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).