Freemount Square is in Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 5QT 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 Freemount Square, Birmingham, B43 5QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 5PG, B43 5QJ, B43 5QS, B43 5QP, B43 5QL, B43 5PB, B43 5PS, B43 5ES, B43 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B43 5QT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B43 5QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.9% | 42.8% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 39% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 48.1% | 52.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.7% | 20.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 14.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 27% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.3% 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 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 20.3% | 18.4% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 16.3% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 15.3% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 53.1% | 38.3% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -43.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 77.6% | 67.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 67.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 27.2% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 1.2% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 12.7% | 0.9% | 11.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freemount Square was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% lower than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freemount Square has the 6th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Newton and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Freemount Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-21 | £198,554 |
| 18 Freemount Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-21 | £198,554 |
| 18 Freemount Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-12-21 | £186,276 |
| 4 Freemount Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2017-03-21 | £215,788 |
| 15 Freemount Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2015-09-23 | £180,363 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Almond Croft , Old Walsall Road B42 1NU | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Vale Primary School Monksfield Avenue , Great Barr B43 6AL | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Wall Catholic School Oxhill Road , Handsworth B21 8HH | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,696 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 | 2,404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton School Hamilton Road , Handsworth B21 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| V.A.S.E Academy Oaklands Centre , Oaklands Road B21 0NA | - not rated | 3,872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Colliery Service Station, Hamstead Road | 321 yd | |
| Stanton Fish & Chips | 190 Hamstead Road | 439 yd | |
| Kays Food Services | 90 Greenway, Birmingham | 775 yd | |
| The dessert club Birmingham | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 832 yd | |
| La Belle Vie Desserts | 4 Railway Terrace, Old Walsall Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 601 yd | |
| The Hamstead | The Hamstead, 89 Green Lane | 802 yd | |
| The Valley Bar & Chargrill | Tanhouse Avenue | 817 yd | |
| Beaufort Arms | 42-46 Old Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 907 yd | |
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G's Fish Bar | 36 Gorse Farm Road | 393 yd | |
| Rose Garden | 34 Gorse Farm Road | 393 yd | |
| Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre | 205-207 Dyas Avenue, Birmingham | 658 yd | |
| Shanghai House | 93 Jayshaw Avenue | 810 yd | |
| Sam's | 4 Old Walsall Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 260 yd | |
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 497 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Hamstead Hall Academy CRAYTHORNE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| St Bernards Parish Church Broome Ave | 914 yd | |
| Red House Park NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.