Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BOWSTOKE ROAD, B43 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWSTOKE ROAD, B43 5EA.

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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

Cultural diversity defines B43 5EA — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 53.8% year-on-year.

home £192,400 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B43 5EA is a safe, established residential area on Bowstoke Road, 0.4km 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 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. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 53.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B43 5EA 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 5EA. 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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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

Flat

£ 90,500

2 sales · Mean £ 90,500

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

10 sales · Mean £ 185,550

Terraced

£ 178,500

1 sales · Mean £ 178,500

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

B43 5EA has low crime rates — 32 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 offences58
Vehicle crime23
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Grove Vale Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstead Infant School

Good220 pupils1.0 km
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Hamstead Junior School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Q3 Academy Great Barr

Good1168 pupils1.4 km
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.5 km
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Ferndale Primary School

Good621 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Hamstead News & Booze0.5 km
  • Marty's Convenience0.3 km
  • Lala Market0.9 km
  • Great Barr Foodbank0.5 km
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Malt Shovel0.3 km
  • The Valley Bar & Chargrill0.8 km
  • Special Spices0.1 km
  • The Hamstead0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Great Barr Cafe Ltd0.1 km
  • Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre0.3 km
  • Stanton Fish & Chips0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Yummy0.5 km
  • SeaFresh Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • The Scran Man0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tame Bridge Parkway1.6 km
  • Hamstead2.2 km
  • Bescot Stadium3.3 km