Calverton Grove is in Great Barr, Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 5SD 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 Calverton Grove, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 5NJ, B43 5NH, B43 5LR, B43 5NG, B43 5SA, B43 5LP, B43 5NE, B43 5SB, B43 5LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B43 5SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B43 5SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.4% | 33.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 51.3% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 45.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 42.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 24.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 17.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 23.8% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 84.6% | 71.8% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 92.6% | 89.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 89.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1.5% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calverton Grove was 74.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% higher than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calverton Grove has the 13th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Newton and the 469th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Calverton Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-06-20 | £112,260 |
| 28 Calverton Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-07-12 | £236,466 |
| 3 Calverton Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-08 | £272,433 |
| 17 Calverton Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-10-11 | £288,779 |
| 6 Calverton Grove, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-26 | £246,879 |
B43 5SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Vale Primary School Monksfield Avenue , Great Barr B43 6AL | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community 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 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 3,073 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 | 5,028 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 | 2,452 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,996 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boi | 30 Birmingham Road | 669 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 927 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 676 yd | |
| Stanton Fish & Chips | 190 Hamstead Road | 706 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 34 Queslett Road | 797 yd | |
| Subway | Colliery Service Station, Hamstead Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 549 yd | |
| The Scott Arms | The Scott Arms, Newton Road | 549 yd | |
| The Hamstead | The Hamstead, 89 Green Lane | 750 yd | |
| Hamstead Social Welfare Club | Hamstead Institute, Old Walsall Road | 856 yd | |
| The Valley Bar & Chargrill | Tanhouse Avenue | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G's Fish Bar | 36 Gorse Farm Road | 234 yd | |
| Rose Garden | 34 Gorse Farm Road | 234 yd | |
| Shanghai House | 93 Jayshaw Avenue | 338 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 22 Newton Road | 549 yd | |
| Newton Fish Bar | 18 Newton Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 148 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 594 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2a Birmingham Road | 669 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Express, Hamstead Road | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red House Park NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 468 yd |
| Ferndale Primary School FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL FERNDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Grove Vale Primary School MONKSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| St Bernards Parish Church Broome Ave | 956 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.