West Bromwich Central
West Bromwich Central is one of 24 wards in Sandwell, home to 13,083 people in 5,105 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £220,500 over the past two years, in line with the Sandwell median. On average 18% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 8% above the Sandwell average.
People and homes.
13,083 residents in 5,105 households, next to the Sandwell average.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Prices.
Quarterly median of standard sales in West Bromwich Central and Sandwell.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026
Safety.
Police recorded 3,293 crimes and incidents in West Bromwich Central in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 252 per 1,000 residents, against 106 across Sandwell.
Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, West Midlands Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in West Bromwich Central with a published hygiene rating.
Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)
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