B43 is a postcode district in Sandwell, West Midlands, covering 548 active and 121 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B43 (27%) is characterised by a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing, alongside an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes B43 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B43 are around £256k, up 2.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B43 at 187 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B43 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B43 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B43 postcode area.
30,373
42
£ 38,843 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
B43 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £256k. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hamstead Junior School
Hamstead Infant School
Whitecrest Primary School
Grove Vale Primary School
Ferndale Primary School
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Meadow View JMI School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Nisa Local
- Barry`s News
- Beacon News
- Beacon Pharmacy
- S R A News
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn Great Barr
- Premier Inn
- Wansley Manor
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Deers Leap
- Great Barr Conservative Club
- Special Spices
- The Hamstead
- The Malt Shovel
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Al-Miski Lounge
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Great Barr Cafe Ltd
- Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre
- Helping Hands After School
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd
- Morrisons Daily
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Co-op
- Tesco Express
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Sea King Fish Bar
- Sushi Daily
- Casa de Burrito
- G's Fish Bar
- Kin
- + 21 more
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