B43 5DA is a safe, established residential area on Hamstead 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 5DA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for B43 5DA are sourced from Output Area E00050621 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5DA.
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40
£ 42,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B43 5DA has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B43 5DA. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 327,500
1 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B43 5DA has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Grove Vale Primary School
Hamstead Infant School
Hamstead Junior School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Ferndale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Stanton Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.4 km
- Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.3 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Lala Market0.8 km
- Gorse Farm Off Licence1.0 km
- Great Barr Foodbank0.5 km
- Hamstead Brewing Centre Shop0.8 km
- D P Forrest Limited0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- G's Fish Bar0.9 km
- SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.5 km
- The Scran Man0.3 km
- Rose Garden0.9 km
- Yummy0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Special Spices0.4 km
- The Hamstead0.4 km
- The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.8 km
- The Malt Shovel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway1.8 km
- Hamstead2.1 km
- Bescot Stadium3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B435DA · Data under Open Government Licence