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B43 6QU

Newton Road

Newton

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Detailed insights for B43 6QU

Overview

Postcode B43 6QU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 Tame Bridge Parkway, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hamstead West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hamstead West has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hamstead West is £49,208 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from B43 6QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Hamstead West near B43 6QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
1,017.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.05(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.88(+1%)
Vehicle crime
9.06(+39%)
Other theft
7.25(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
63.94%
Indian
46
17.1%
Caribbean
8
2.97%
Other
6
2.23%
African
5
1.86%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
29.07%
No qualifications
62
27.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.57%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.08%
Social rents from council
2
1.59%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 6QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B43 6QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Flat 10, Cedar Court, Pear Tree Drive, Birmingham, B43 6HPTerracedLeasehold£70,000
19 Aug 202555, Newton Gardens, Birmingham, B43 5DYFlatsLeasehold£97,750
05 Jan 202610, Bowstoke Road, Birmingham, B43 5EASemi-DetachedFreehold£179,000
25 Jun 202522, Marston Grove, Birmingham, B43 5EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
31 Mar 202522, Marston Grove, Birmingham, B43 5EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the B43 6QU postcode area, located within Hamstead West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B43 6QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryGrove Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryHamstead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miSecondaryQ3 Academy Great BarrAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B43 6QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B43 6QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMarty's Convenience StoreNewton Road, Sandwell, B43 6HNWalking directions to Marty's Convenience Store
0.1 miRaj's Convenience Store268 Newton Road, Birmingham, B43 6QTWalking directions to Raj's Convenience Store

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 6QU, 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 WestE02002054
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 012DE01010014
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B43 6QU

Is B43 6QU (Hamstead West) safe?

The area around B43 6QU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6QU?

The median sale price around B43 6QU in Hamstead West is £244,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B43 6QU?

There are 4 schools close to B43 6QU, including Grove Vale Primary School (Outstanding), Hamstead Primary School (Good) and Q3 Academy Great Barr (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B43 6QU?

B43 6QU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B43 6QU (Hamstead West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B43 6QU is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Mary Giles (Labour Party).