Postcode WS5 4EG 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 high crime levels, with around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Yew Tree & Tamebridge is £48,815 per year. The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Delves.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.1% 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 per household in Yew Tree & Tamebridge is £48,815 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from WS5 4EG.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge near WS5 4EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tame Bridge Parkway located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Delves | Medium | Walking directions to The Delves |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Great Barr with Yew Tree area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £369,950 |
| Flats | 6 | £128,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Barr with Yew Tree
In the WS5 4EG postcode area, located within Yew Tree & Tamebridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.