Postcode B43 6BW 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 106.5 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 1.0 miles away. There are 8 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 106.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from B43 6BW.
Hamstead East near B43 6BW 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 6BW postcode area, located within Hamstead East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Scott Arms | Newton Road, Birmingham, B43 6BN | |
| 0.4 mi | The Rise Club | Rear of 280 Perry Wood Road, Birmingham, B42 2BJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.