Monksfield Avenue is in Great Barr, Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 6AL is located in the Charlemont with Grove Vale 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 Monksfield Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 6AW, B43 6AJ, B43 6AP, B43 6AB, B43 6AS, B43 6RA, B43 6AH, B43 6BE, B43 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B43 6AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 54.2% | 53.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 25.7% | 30.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 50% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 11.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 42.4% | 43.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.8% | 27% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 36.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 29.1% | 31.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 28.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 63.1% | 56.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 91.1% | 81% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 10.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.9% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 23.1% | 0.9% | 22.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monksfield Avenue was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monksfield Avenue has the 41st lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 277th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Monksfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-20 | £307,685 |
| 10 Monksfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2018-08-31 | £260,963 |
| 2 Monksfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-10-23 | £257,598 |
| 6 Monksfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2017-02-24 | £246,768 |
| 18 Monksfield Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-07-08 | £621,457 |
B43 6AL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,523 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 | 103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 2out of 4 | 1,210 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 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , B42 2PY | 1out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 3,303 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 | 4,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 4,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Cafe Ltd | 233 Newton Road | 809 yd | |
| Burger Boi | 30 Birmingham Road | 867 yd | |
| Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre | Great Barr Hotel And Conference Centre, Pear Tree Drive | 883 yd | |
| Stanton Fish & Chips | 190 Hamstead Road | 996 yd | |
| Piri Fino | 927 Walsall Road, Perry Barr | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel Inn, Newton Road | 584 yd | |
| The Hamstead | The Hamstead, 89 Green Lane | 726 yd | |
| Great Barr Conservative Club | Great Barr Conservative Club, 6a Newton Road | 880 yd | |
| The Scott Arms | The Scott Arms, Newton Road | 880 yd | |
| Special Spices | Special Spices, Newton Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scran Man | 5 Bowstoke Road | 775 yd | |
| Shanghai House | 93 Jayshaw Avenue | 834 yd | |
| SeaFresh Fish and Chips | 143 Hamstead Road | 834 yd | |
| Yummy | 141 Hamstead Road | 834 yd | |
| G's Fish Bar | 36 Gorse Farm Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 52 Gorse Farm Road | 780 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 2a Birmingham Road | 867 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 936 Walsall Road | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Vale Primary School MONKSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 97 yd |
| Red House Park NEWTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Dartmouth High School (Closed) Wilderness Lane | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| St Bernards Parish Church Broome Ave | 913 yd | |
| Q3 Academy WILDERNESS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 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 | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.