Postcode WS5 4BU is located in a major urban area, within the Great Barr with Yew Tree ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Yew Tree & Tamebridge area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Yew Tree & Tamebridge is £40,600 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Delves Green.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Yew Tree & Tamebridge is £40,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from WS5 4BU.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge near WS5 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £243,500 in Great Barr with Yew Tree area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,200 up to £735,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £129,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £190,000 |
10 years price trend in Great Barr with Yew Tree
In the WS5 4BU postcode area, located within Yew Tree & Tamebridge, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Yew Tree Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Delves Infant School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Delves Junior School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.