Area Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B43 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B43 postcode area.

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Population

30,373

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,843 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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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.

home £256,218 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian22.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2186
Vehicle crime783
Shoplifting522
Criminal damage and arson408
Anti-social behaviour350

school Local Schools

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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils
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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils
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Whitecrest Primary School

Good204 pupils
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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Good232 pupils
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils
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Meadow View JMI School

Good473 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Nisa Local
  • Barry`s News
  • Beacon News
  • Beacon Pharmacy
  • S R A News
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Great Barr
  • Premier Inn
  • Wansley Manor
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Deers Leap
  • Great Barr Conservative Club
  • Special Spices
  • The Hamstead
  • The Malt Shovel
  • + 5 more
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • Morrisons Daily
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Co-op
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Sea King Fish Bar
  • Sushi Daily
  • Casa de Burrito
  • G's Fish Bar
  • Kin
  • + 21 more