Peak House Road is in Birmingham and in Sandwell district. B43 7RY is located in the Great Barr with Yew Tree 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 Peak House Road, Birmingham, B43 7RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B43 7SA, B43 7SE, B43 7AG, B43 7RX, B43 7RU, B43 7AP, B43 7SB, B43 7RT, B43 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B43 7RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51% | 48.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.8% | 36.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 46% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.6% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 35.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 25.1% | 15% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 19.7% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 32.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% 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 | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 22.8% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 3.3% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 66.5% | 51.2% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -30.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 86.9% | 81.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 81.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 12.6% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.2% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 18.6% | 0.9% | 17.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peak House Road was 113.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% higher than the Charlemont with Grove Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peak House Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Charlemont with Grove Vale and the 282nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Peak House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-28 | £259,872 |
| 17 Peak House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2022-10-07 | £278,735 |
| 63 Peak House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2022-10-07 | £364,298 |
| 47 Peak House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2022-01-07 | £314,095 |
| 21 Peak House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-24 | £475,327 |
B43 7RY 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,110 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | 3out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodway Nursery School 5 Goodway Road , Great Barr B44 8RL | 3out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School Birmingham Road , Great Barr B43 7AP | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | 1out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yew Tree Primary School Birchfield Way , Yew Tree Estate WS5 4DX | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Vale Primary School Monksfield Avenue , Great Barr B43 6AL | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr Beacon School Old Hall Lane , Aldridge WS9 0RF | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School Sutton Road , WS1 2PG | 4out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West , WS5 4PG | 2out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fortis Academy Aldridge Road , Great Barr B44 8NU | 2out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall College Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES | - not rated | 4,854 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 | 3,237 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Preparatory School Sutton Road , WALSALL WS1 2PD | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 3,295 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oscott Manor School Old Oscott Hill , Kingstanding B44 9SP | 3out of 4 | 3,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati Restaurant | 230 Birmingham Road | 133 yd | |
| Helping Hands After School | C/o St Margarets C of E School, 301-303 Birmingham Road | 206 yd | |
| Pavilion Recreation Centre | University of Aston, Birmingham Road | 491 yd | |
| Great Barr Golf Club | Golf Club, Chapel Lane | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Harvester | 222 Birmingham Road | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafa Chip Shop | 232 Birmingham Road | 133 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Youfit (Birmingham) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Aston University (Recreation Centre) UNIVERSITY RECREATION GROUNDS UNIVERSITY RECREATION GROUNDS BIRMINGHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 489 yd |
| Chapel Lane CHAPEL LANE | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Dartmouth High School (Closed) Wilderness Lane | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Great Barr Golf Club CHAPEL LANE | golf | 769 yd |
| Q3 Academy WILDERNESS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| West Bromwich Albion (Palm Training Ground) BIRMINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Handsworth Rufc (Charles Lewis Memorial Ground) Birmingham Road | grass pitches | 993 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.