Valley Road is in Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 5DL is located in the Newton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Road, Birmingham, B43 5DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 5DN, B43 5DH, B43 5DQ, B43 5AH, B43 5AT, B43 5AL, B43 5DR, B43 5DJ, B43 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B43 5DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 53.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 43.9% | 46.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 36.1% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 47.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 46.4% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 18.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.2% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 29.9% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 11.7% | 20.5% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 17.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 72.8% | 52% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -29.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 85.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 85% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.6% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 13.7% | 0.9% | 12.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Valley Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Newton and the 77th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Valley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-11 | £199,939 |
| 22 Valley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-03 | £214,314 |
| 56 Valley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-11-15 | £210,400 |
| 32 Valley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-11-25 | £236,054 |
| 50 Valley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-11-20 | £236,054 |
B43 5DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B43 5DL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Vale Primary School Monksfield Avenue , Great Barr B43 6AL | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Cafe Ltd | 233 Newton Road | 485 yd | |
| Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre | Great Barr Hotel And Conference Centre, Pear Tree Drive | 626 yd | |
| Stanton Fish & Chips | 190 Hamstead Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamstead | The Hamstead, 89 Green Lane | 342 yd | |
| Special Spices | Special Spices, Newton Road | 469 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel Inn, Newton Road | 491 yd | |
| The Valley Bar & Chargrill | Tanhouse Avenue | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaFresh Fish and Chips | 143 Hamstead Road | 251 yd | |
| Yummy | 141 Hamstead Road | 251 yd | |
| The Scran Man | 5 Bowstoke Road | 360 yd | |
| The Wagon and the Snack Shack | Forge Mill Farm, Forge Lane | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bernards Parish Church Broome Ave | 237 yd | |
| Birmingham County Fa Headquarters RAY HALL LANE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| F.C Premier RAY HALL LANE | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Grove Vale Primary School MONKSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 940 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.