Investment Score
AverageBased on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WS5
Crime Statistics
Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.
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↓ 5% vs previous period
Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence
Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Sandwell)
Sandwell has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.
1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally
Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence
House Price Index
Local-authority-wide figures for Sandwell (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WS5 spans 2 local authorities; Sandwell is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WS5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.
Average Price by Type
24-Month Price Trend
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence
Schools & Education
Breakdown of all 12 schools within 1 mile, by phase.
GCSE Performance (2024/25)
Based on 21 secondary schools in Sandwell
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Transport Links
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Browse by property type
Median prices in WS5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.
Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.
Price Trends
Momentum for Sandwell. For the headline WS5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.
12 Month Trend
Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence
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Council TaxPostcode-level
Source: Valuation Office Agency
Planning Applications & ConstraintsPostcode-level
- Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
- Loft conversion with rear dormer
- Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
- Solar PV panels on roof
- Heat pump (air source) external unit
- Front porch (under 3 m²)
- Outbuilding / garden room
- Fell or significantly prune a tree
- Drop kerb / new vehicle access
- Demolish + rebuild
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Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Noise Levels
Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)
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Air Quality
Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.
Source: DEFRA UK-AIR
Flood Risk
No current flood alerts in this area.
Source: Environment Agency
Walkability
Moderate walkability - some amenities nearby but others require transport.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Local Climate
5-year average from Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API
Food Hygiene Ratings
41 rated establishments within 1 mile
Source: Food Standards Agency
Energy & Carbon Intensity
Grid region: Unknown
Generation Mix
Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API
Elevation
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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