Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTEAD ROAD, B43 5AZ.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B43 5AZ 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. Property prices are trending down 5.5% year-on-year.

home £231,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B43 5AZ 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 5AZ 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 5.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B43 5AZ are sourced from Output Area E00050621 (shared with 11 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 5AZ. 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

White / British45.0%
Asian / British Asian29.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

3 sales · Mean £ 214,333

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

B43 5AZ 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 offences72
Vehicle crime21
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft13
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.5 km
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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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Q3 Academy Great Barr

Good1168 pupils1.2 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Stanton Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.4 km
  • Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Gorse Farm News & Wines1.0 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • Raj's Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Lala Market0.8 km
  • Great Barr Foodbank0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.8 km
  • The Malt Shovel0.1 km
  • Special Spices0.3 km
  • The Hamstead0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Rose Garden1.0 km
  • Yummy0.4 km
  • SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • The Scran Man0.2 km
  • G's Fish Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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