B43 5DU is a safe, established residential area on Stella 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 5DU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.
Census 2021 statistics for B43 5DU are sourced from Output Area E00050639 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STELLA GROVE, B43 5DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STELLA GROVE, B43 5DU.
268
46
£ 42,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B43 5DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B43 5DU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
Terraced
£ 201,000
1 sales · Mean £ 201,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B43 5DU has low crime rates — 33 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
Ferndale Primary School
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Elm Tree Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Stanton Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.3 km
- Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.4 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Nisa0.9 km
- Raj's Convenience Store0.2 km
- D P Forrest Limited0.5 km
- Hamstead News & Booze0.5 km
- Marty's Convenience0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.7 km
- Special Spices0.2 km
- The Hamstead0.6 km
- The Malt Shovel0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.5 km
- The Scran Man0.2 km
- Yummy0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tame Bridge Parkway1.7 km
- Hamstead2.2 km
- Bescot Stadium3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B435DU · Data under Open Government Licence