Postcode WS5 4LE 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 73.7 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 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 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.1% 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 of residents in Yew Tree & Tamebridge is £40,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from WS5 4LE.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge near WS5 4LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 81 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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £186,750 |
10 years price trend in Great Barr with Yew Tree
In the WS5 4LE postcode area, located within Yew Tree & Tamebridge, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Yew Tree Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Delves Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Delves Infant School | Community school | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.