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About

Blackheath sits within the borough of Sandwell, characterised by residential streets and local commercial centres. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types, and serves as a community hub with its own high street providing essential services.

A notable local landmark is the Blackheath Clock Tower, a structure that has marked the centre of the area for over a century. The surrounding common land offers open green space for recreation, contrasting with the built-up neighbourhoods that define much of this part of the West Midlands.

Area overview

On average Blackheath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year. There are 2 schools in Blackheath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackheath is home to around 8,733 people, with a population density of about 4,638.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackheath Population
8,733
Population density
4,638.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.19(+34%)
Shoplifting
27.71(+217%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.73(-14%)
Public order
8.36(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(+13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,541
74.88%
Indian
365
4.18%
Pakistani
337
3.86%
Other White
314
3.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
232
2.66%
Total population: 8,735

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,894
26.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,520
21.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,133
15.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,097
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
833
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 7,086

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,077
29.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,071
29.07%
Social rents from council
692
18.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
482
13.08%
Other social rented
242
6.57%
Total households: 3,684

Property prices in Blackheath

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £415,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£309,000
Flats13£125,000
Semi-Detached32£211,000
Terraced23£173,000

10 years median price trend in Blackheath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

All postcodes in Blackheath

B659QP

Rowington Avenue

B650FD

Blackheath

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.