| Council | Sandwell |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
£238,709
£354,719
£115,856
£238,544
£228,366
Is Hamstead a nice place to live?
Hamstead is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Hamstead?
Hamstead has a low crime rate of 74.7 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Hamstead and Bescot Croft, as reported by West Midlands Police.
What are the best schools in Hamstead?
Hamstead has 49 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, King Edward VI Handsworth School, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth and St John Wall Catholic School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Hamstead?
Hamstead has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (73%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.