Postcode B43 5RX 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hamstead East is £50,218 per year. The nearest station is Hamstead (Birmingham) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Red House Park.
Hamstead East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Hamstead East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 8 ft away from B43 5RX.
Hamstead East near B43 5RX 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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 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 | 7 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £245,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newton
In the B43 5RX 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 5RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer | 939 Walsall Road, Birmingham, B42 1TN | Walking directions to Scott Arms Off Licence & Grocer |
| 0.2 mi | ALDI | Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B43 6NR | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Gorse Farm Road, Sandwell, B43 5LS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.