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Sandwell

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
20
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.5/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WS5

Rental Yield
4.5
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIME

Above-average crime levels for this region.

122
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-02: 130
2025-03: 145
2025-04: 0
2025-05: 0
2025-06: 136
2025-07: 180
2025-08: 0
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 150
2025-11: 151
2025-12: 99
2026-01: 115
2025-022026-01

↓ 13% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 2/10 — Most deprived 20%

Sandwell is among the most deprived areas in England, ranking in the bottom 20% nationally.

income
2
employment
2
education
2
health
2
crime
4
housing
5
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£202,842
Average Price
-0.4%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£324,553
Detached
£223,345
Semi-Detached
£188,193
Terraced
£111,305
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £191,974
2024-03: £191,620
2024-04: £193,569
2024-05: £194,687
2024-06: £196,322
2024-07: £198,854
2024-08: £199,341
2024-09: £200,546
2024-10: £201,138
2024-11: £202,756
2024-12: £203,299
2025-01: £203,607
2025-02: £202,732
2025-03: £202,610
2025-04: £202,666
2025-05: £202,559
2025-06: £203,264
2025-07: £206,698
2025-08: £208,336
2025-09: £208,800
2025-10: £205,838
2025-11: £203,339
2025-12: £201,067
2026-01: £202,842
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
20
Within 1 mile

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

40.9
Avg Attainment 8
-3.8% vs national (42.5)
35.1%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 21 secondary schools in Sandwell

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Sandwell
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

E
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

🔇 Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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📶 BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast✓ Yes
Full Fibre✗ No

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🌬️ Air Quality

Low

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

45/100

Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.

Within ½ mile:10 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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☁️ Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.4°C
Avg Temperature
850mm
Annual Rainfall
2609h
Sunshine/Year
20.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
☁️Now: 12.4°C, OvercastHumidity: 63%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

42 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.5/5
Average Rating
83%
Rated Good or Very Good
42
Total Establishments
The TigerPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Acorns Children's HospiceCaring Premises
5/5
The Old Station NurseryCaring Premises
5/5
Maple News & BoozeRetailers - other
4/5
Maple Grill HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop
3/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

50%
Renewable Energy
102g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

💨 wind 44.7%🔥 gas 25.0%⚛️ nuclear 19.9%☀️ solar 5.3%🔌 imports 3.0%🌿 biomass 2.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

134m
Highabove sea level

At 134m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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