Middlemist Grove is in Great Barr, Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 5EJ 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 Middlemist Grove, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 5NR, B42 1NT, B43 5TD, B43 5EH, B42 1UJ, B42 1NZ, B43 5RD, B43 5NP, B42 1UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B43 5EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52.3% | 53.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 27% | 30.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 42.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 17.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.2% | 28.9% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -19.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 39.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 23.3% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 5.9% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
In the area around B43 5EJ this area, 35.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 35.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 11.2% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 15.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 8% | 3.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.9% 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% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 16.6% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.6% | 47.9% | -26.7% | 81.4% | -33.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 71.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 71.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 12.2% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 71.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 19.8% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middlemist Grove was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Middlemist Grove has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Newton and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Middlemist Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2020-11-12 | £194,820 |
| 17 Middlemist Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-08-30 | £228,630 |
| 11 Middlemist Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-02-16 | £238,646 |
| 8 Middlemist Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2016-02-26 | £197,068 |
| 7 Middlemist Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2015-01-19 | £244,750 |
B43 5EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 retired residents living in B43 5EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 5,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 5,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorrington Academy Dorrington Road , Perry Barr B42 1QR | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community 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 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy Church Lane , Handsworth B20 2HL | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG North Birmingham Six Ten Youth & Community Centre , 610 Kingstanding Road B44 9SH | - not rated | 3,866 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The dessert club Birmingham | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 196 yd | |
| La Belle Vie Desserts | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 196 yd | |
| Sea Garden | 2 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 196 yd | |
| Kays Food Services | 90 Greenway, Birmingham | 274 yd | |
| Subway | Colliery Service Station, Hamstead Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Arms | 42-46 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 279 yd | |
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's | 4 Old Walsall Road | 247 yd | |
| Chuffalo | 5 International House, Old Walsall Road | 247 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 3 International House, Old Walsall Road | 247 yd | |
| China Taste | 5 Old Walsall Road | 247 yd | |
| Hamstead Fish Bar | 40 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, Old Walsall Road | 593 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 626 yd | |
| Caterchoice Foodservice | Hamstead Trading Estate, Austin Way | 813 yd | |
| Midlands Co-Op | 606 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 859 yd | |
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Dorrington Academy DORRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Hamstead Site HAMSTEAD HILL | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Hamstead Hall Academy CRAYTHORNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 908 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.