Earlston Way is in Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 5JR 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 Earlston Way, Birmingham, B43 5JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 5JP, B43 5JN, B43 5NA, B43 5JL, B43 5JS, B43 5LY, B43 5JT, B43 5JJ, B43 5JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B43 5JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.2% | 36.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 45% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 40% | 46.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 36.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.4% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.8% | 24.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 29.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 18.6% | 20.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 17.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 72.5% | 59.6% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 89.5% | 85.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 87.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 16.5% | 0.9% | 15.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earlston Way was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Earlston Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Newton and the 199th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Earlston Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 1999-05-28 | £315,900 |
| 3 Earlston Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1996-04-26 | £278,571 |
| 1 Earlston Way, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,500 | 1995-12-18 | £280,234 |
B43 5JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Vale Primary School Monksfield Avenue , Great Barr B43 6AL | 4out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,830 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 | 2,761 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 3,317 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,699 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Fish & Chips | 190 Hamstead Road | 643 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 30 Birmingham Road | 841 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 927 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 937 yd | |
| Great Barr Cafe Ltd | 233 Newton Road | 959 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 34 Queslett Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamstead | The Hamstead, 89 Green Lane | 516 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel Inn, Newton Road | 755 yd | |
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 772 yd | |
| The Scott Arms | The Scott Arms, Newton Road | 772 yd | |
| The Valley Bar & Chargrill | Tanhouse Avenue | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G's Fish Bar | 36 Gorse Farm Road | 463 yd | |
| Rose Garden | 34 Gorse Farm Road | 463 yd | |
| Shanghai House | 93 Jayshaw Avenue | 616 yd | |
| SeaFresh Fish and Chips | 143 Hamstead Road | 648 yd | |
| Yummy | 141 Hamstead Road | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 425 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 839 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2a Birmingham Road | 841 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Vale Primary School MONKSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Red House Park NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 519 yd |
| St Bernards Parish Church Broome Ave | 730 yd | |
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 732 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.