Newton Road is in Great Barr, Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 6QU 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 Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 6HP, B43 6HL, B43 6JD, B43 5DX, B43 5DY, B43 5EA, B43 5EB, B43 6QT, B43 6HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B43 6QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.5% | 52.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 31.1% | 40% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 40% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.5% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 36.9% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 39.5% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 17.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.9% | 27.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 11% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 29.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 17.1% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.1% | 66.5% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 92.2% | 81.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 81.2% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Newton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Newton and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 Newton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2024-06-07 | £90,924 |
| 312 Newton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2022-01-05 | £94,756 |
| 308 Newton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-05 | £92,281 |
| 312 Newton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2021-10-07 | £84,227 |
| 294 Newton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-03-12 | £58,817 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B43 6QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullbrook Nursery School West Bromwich Road , WS5 4NN | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 5,295 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 | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Infant School Tanhouse Avenue , Great Barr B43 5AS | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Junior School Hamstead Road , Great Barr B43 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennyhill Primary School Hollyhedge Road , B71 3BU | 2out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,779 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 | 1,562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Collegiate Clarkes Lane , B71 2BX | 2out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Hydes Road , WS10 0DR | 2out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell Community School Westminster Road , B71 2JN | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 3,773 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 86 yd | |
| Great Barr Hotel & Conference Centre | Great Barr Hotel And Conference Centre, Pear Tree Drive | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Spices | Special Spices, Newton Road | 1 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel Inn, Newton Road | 304 yd | |
| The Hamstead | The Hamstead, 89 Green Lane | 736 yd | |
| The Valley Bar & Chargrill | Tanhouse Avenue | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scran Man | 5 Bowstoke Road | 146 yd | |
| SeaFresh Fish and Chips | 143 Hamstead Road | 695 yd | |
| Yummy | 141 Hamstead Road | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham County Fa Headquarters RAY HALL LANE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| F.C Premier RAY HALL LANE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| St Bernards Parish Church Broome Ave | 701 yd | |
| Grove Vale Primary School MONKSFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Bustleholme Playing Fields Charlemont Road | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Charlemont Playing Fields MEADOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 299.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 299.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.