Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5BJ.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines B43 5BJ — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £215,750 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B43 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Hamstead Road, 0.5km from Hamstead in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Newton ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for B43 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00050653 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B43 5BJ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.6%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean15.9%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 196,100

4 sales · Mean £ 204,300

Semi-Detached

£ 177,000

4 sales · Mean £ 186,625

Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B43 5BJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences78
Vehicle crime22
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils0.2 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils0.8 km
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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.0 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.2 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Gorse Farm News & Wines0.6 km
  • Nisa0.1 km
  • Raj's Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Appleton News and Off Licence0.7 km
  • Lala Market0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.3 km
  • The Malt Shovel0.8 km
  • Special Spices0.9 km
  • The Hamstead0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Rose Garden0.6 km
  • Shanghai House1.0 km
  • Yummy0.3 km
  • SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • The Scran Man0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.9 km
  • Stanton Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • Hamstead Hall Academy1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.4 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.5 km
  • The Hawthorns3.8 km