Cromane Square West Bromwich, Sandwell
24 addresses across 1 postcode (B43), about 150 m long. USRN 33613300.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2, C: 9, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sandwell Valley Country Park, is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 119 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Scott Arms Medical Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 102 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £123,000 | £112,610 | £130,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £90,500 | £90,500 | £90,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | 16 B43 5QS | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 11 B43 5QS | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2020 | 12 B43 5QS | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2019 | 20 B43 5QS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Nov 2018 | 3 B43 5QS | Terraced | £125,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 16 B43 5QS | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2017 | 19 B43 5QS | Terraced | £130,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 12 B43 5QS | Terraced | £112,610 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 18 B43 5QS | Terraced | £121,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 7 B43 5QS | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2014 | 11 B43 5QS | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2014 | 14 B43 5QS | Terraced | £91,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Dec 2012 | 18 B43 5QS | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2011 | 6 B43 5QS | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 18 May 2010 | 8 B43 5QS | Terraced | £90,500 | |
| 9 Sep 2009 | 18 B43 5QS | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2007 | 9 B43 5QS | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2006 | 9 B43 5QS | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 19 May 2004 | 14 B43 5QS | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2002 | 3 B43 5QS | Terraced | £70,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 5 B43 5QS | Terraced | £63,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 24 B43 5QS | Terraced | £48,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 May 2001 | 17 B43 5QS | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 19 B43 5QS | Terraced | £54,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2000 | 19 B43 5QS | Terraced | £40,500 | |
| 17 Sep 1999 | 3 B43 5QS | Terraced | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 17 B43 5QS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 27 Oct 1998 | 18 B43 5QS | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 7 B43 5QS | Terraced | £48,500 | |
| 21 Jul 1995 | 24 B43 5QS | Terraced | £46,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (58% of about 590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- West Road/South View Hamstead (180 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 119 m and 122 m above sea level (120 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 5QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Tame Bridge Parkway 632,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest James Road Gorse Farm | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Forge Mill Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Scott Arms Medical Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest D P Forrest LTD | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Skin Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Perry Barr Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandwell Valley Country Park 138 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | Hawthorn House Allotments 1.6 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 139 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Great Barr Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Perry Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Forge Mill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Holly Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Gilbert's Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 24 | 24 |
None of the street's 24 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 320 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hamstead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hamstead Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grove Vale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dorrington Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Calshot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Christian | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grestone Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal Superstore B43 5LT | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Rose Garden B43 5LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Ferndale Primary School B43 5QF | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Junior Adventures Group B43 5QF | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Appleton News and Off Licence B43 5QE | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Nisa B43 5EY | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Hamstead Primary School B43 5BE | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Stanton Fish & Chips B43 5BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Gorse Farm Off Licence B43 5LS | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Co-op B43 5LR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Rontec Colliery Service Station B43 5EP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Subway B43 5EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Willows (17); On or near Conway Grove (15); On or near Templemore Drive (10); On or near Holland Road (9); On or near James Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Rose Garden (takeaway/sandwich shop, B43 5LT) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 7 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B43 5QS: 24 addresses
Nearby streets
Farran Way · Freemount Square · Waterside · James Road · Templemore Drive · Latham Avenue · Boldmere Court · Woodfort Road · South View · West Willows · Coleridge Road · Holland Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.