Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

JOHNS GROVE, B43 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHNS GROVE, B43 5DR.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B43 5DR — age 46, 81% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.5% year-on-year.

home £250,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B43 5DR is a safe, established residential area on Johns Grove, 0.6km from Grove Vale in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Newton ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

For families considering a move, B43 5DR represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 20.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B43 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00050639 (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 5DR. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.3%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 247,000

13 sales · Mean £ 236,461

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

B43 5DR has low crime rates — 36 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 offences70
Vehicle crime18
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils0.8 km
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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.5 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Hamstead News & Booze0.4 km
  • Marty's Convenience0.4 km
  • Lala Market0.8 km
  • Great Barr Foodbank0.3 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Malt Shovel0.4 km
  • The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.6 km
  • Special Spices0.3 km
  • The Hamstead0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.4 km
  • Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.5 km
  • Stanton Fish & Chips0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Yummy0.4 km
  • SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • The Scran Man0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.8 km
  • Hamstead2.1 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.5 km