Postcode WS5 4SS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.5 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Silverdale Park.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from WS5 4SS.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge near WS5 4SS 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 4SS postcode area, located within Yew Tree & Tamebridge, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Delves Infant School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Delves Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Joseph Leckie Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.