Postcode WS5 4UA 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 79.0 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 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 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 79.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Yew Tree & Tamebridge is £40,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from WS5 4UA.
Yew Tree & Tamebridge near WS5 4UA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tame Bridge Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Tame Bridge Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Delves Green | Large | Walking directions to Delves Green |
| 0.2 mi | The Delves | Medium | Walking directions to The Delves |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Great Barr with Yew Tree area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £735,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £359,950 |
| Flats | 7 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £247,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Barr with Yew Tree
In the WS5 4UA postcode area, located within Yew Tree & Tamebridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.