| Council | Sandwell |
| Crime Rate | High for a West Midlands town 34% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in West Bromwich is £215,531, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows West Bromwich house price trends over the last 30 years.
£215,531
£336,270
£108,813
£235,493
£199,978
Is West Bromwich a nice place to live?
West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich?
West Bromwich has a high crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 100 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 34% above the national average, and 16% above the West Midlands average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in West Bromwich?
West Bromwich has 155 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Harvills Hawthorn Primary School, St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Hargate Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Hateley Heath Academy and Hanbury Primary School. Note: 10 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of West Bromwich?
West Bromwich has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (72%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.