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West Bromwich

Built-up area in Sandwell, England

Coordinates:52.534, -1.979
OS grid ref:SP 01 92
Population:135,618
Dialling code: 01922 (Walsall)

West Bromwich sits in the metropolitan borough of Sandwell in the West Midlands of England, forming part of the industrial heartland known as the Black Country. The town grew up around coal, iron and chain-making during the 19th century and is compact and well connected, lying close to Birmingham and major roads and rail links that helped its factories and foundries flourish.

Today West Bromwich mixes pockets of regeneration and retail-most visibly the New Square shopping area-with reminders of its past such as the nearby Sandwell Valley country park and the ruins of Sandwell Priory. It also has a strong local identity through sport and community life, most famously home to West Bromwich Albion whose ground, The Hawthorns, remains a focal point, alongside public services like Sandwell General Hospital and further-education campuses serving a diverse population.

Postcode districts covering West Bromwich

B42, B43, B66, B69, B70, B71, DY4, WS5, WS10

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Birmingham International Airport 11.2 miles18 km
  • Airport East Midlands Airport 34.1 miles54.9 km
  • Railway station Tame Bridge Parkway Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
  • Railway station Bescot Stadium Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km

Local points of interest

  • The Hawthorns Stadium 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Bescot Stadium Stadium 2.2 miles3.5 km
  • Villa Park Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
  • Kings Standing Wood Forest 4.6 miles7.4 km
  • University of Aston in Birmingham University 5.1 miles8.1 km
  • Upper West Mall Mall 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • St Andrew's Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
  • Sutton Park Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
  • Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 7.1 miles11.5 km
  • Molineux Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles12 km
  • Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 8.5 miles13.6 km
  • Hagley Hall Country house 9.6 miles15.5 km

Example postcodes in West Bromwich