| Council | Sandwell |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands suburb 47% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Hamstead is £239,048, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Hamstead house price trends over the last 30 years.
£239,048
£360,000
£130,000
£233,871
£229,000
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 high crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 110 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 47% above the national average, and 28% above the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Hamstead?
Hamstead has 50 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Dorrington Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Cherry Orchard Primary School. Note: 2 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.