Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HEATHER ROAD, B43 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHER ROAD, B43 5BY.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B43 5BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.7% year-on-year.

home £276,333 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B43 5BY is a safe, established residential area on Heather Road, 0.3km from Grove Vale in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Newton ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B43 5BY represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, up 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B43 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00050642 (shared with 5 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 5BY. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.4%
Asian / British Asian27.3%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

4 sales · Mean £ 243,625

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

B43 5BY has low crime rates — 27 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 offences80
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.4 km
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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.1 km
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Q3 Academy Great Barr

Good1168 pupils1.2 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Stanton Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.6 km
  • Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Appleton News and Off Licence1.0 km
  • Lala Market0.7 km
  • Gorse Farm Off Licence0.8 km
  • Great Barr Foodbank0.5 km
  • Hamstead Brewing Centre Shop0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • G's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • The Scran Man0.4 km
  • Rose Garden0.8 km
  • Shanghai House1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Special Spices0.5 km
  • The Hamstead0.4 km
  • The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.8 km
  • The Malt Shovel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.0 km
  • Hamstead2.0 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.6 km