Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BROOMHILL CLOSE, B43 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMHILL CLOSE, B43 5BT.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

47% of B43 5BT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 51.6% year-on-year.

home £244,601 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B43 5BT is a safe, established residential area on Broomhill Close, 0.5km from Grove Vale in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Newton ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B43 5BT represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 51.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B43 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00050641 (shared with 6 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 5BT. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.8%
Asian / British Asian23.2%
Black / African / Caribbean15.7%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,475

10 sales · Mean £ 211,612

Detached

£ 222,000

3 sales · Mean £ 234,333

Terraced

£ 189,000

1 sales · Mean £ 189,000

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

B43 5BT has low crime rates — 30 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 offences92
Vehicle crime24
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.5 km
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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils0.6 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Q3 Academy Great Barr

Good1168 pupils1.3 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.4 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Stanton Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.7 km
  • Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Gorse Farm News & Wines0.7 km
  • Nisa0.5 km
  • Raj's Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Appleton News and Off Licence0.9 km
  • Lala Market0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.6 km
  • The Malt Shovel0.4 km
  • Special Spices0.6 km
  • The Hamstead0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Rose Garden0.7 km
  • Shanghai House1.0 km
  • Yummy0.3 km
  • SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • The Scran Man0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Co-op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.8 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.1 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.7 km