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B43 6QU

Newton

Sandwell

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Hamstead West / Newton / 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hamstead West is £42,000 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Hamstead West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hamstead West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

5/10

The average income of residents in Hamstead West is £42,000 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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£287,500
Flats8£130,000
Semi-Detached69£241,000
Terraced18£225,000

10 years price trend in Newton

Schools

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

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

DistanceNameAddress
0 miMarty's Convenience StoreNewton Road, Sandwell, B43 6HN
0.1 miRaj's Convenience Store268 Newton Road, Birmingham, B43 6QT

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.