Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B43 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B43 5AJ.

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Population

403

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B43 5AJ has a highly multicultural community character — 50% 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.

home £187,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B43 5AJ is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Road, 0.8km from Grove Vale in West Bromwich. Administratively it sits within Newton ward and the West Bromwich East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k.

Census 2021 statistics for B43 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00050646 (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 5AJ. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.8%
Asian / British Asian22.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 152,500

6 sales · Mean £ 166,083

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

B43 5AJ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences62
Other theft12
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils0.5 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstead Hall Academy

Good1126 pupils1.2 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Stanton Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.8 km
  • Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Lala Market0.6 km
  • Great Barr Foodbank0.1 km
  • D P Forrest Limited0.2 km
  • Hamstead News & Booze0.2 km
  • Marty's Convenience0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • The Scran Man0.5 km
  • Yummy0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamstead1.8 km
  • Tame Bridge Parkway2.1 km
  • The Hawthorns3.7 km