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About

Blackheath ward sits in the northern part of Sandwell, characterised by residential streets and local commercial hubs. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types and several small parks providing green space. Its main roads connect it to neighbouring areas like Oldbury and Rowley Regis, supporting local businesses and services. The community is served by primary schools and local amenities centred around the Blackheath shopping area.

A notable local landmark is the Blackheath Clock Tower, a prominent feature at the main junction. The ward includes the grounds of the former Blackheath Rugby Club, reflecting its sporting history. Public transport links provide connections across the borough, while the terrain includes some gentle slopes typical of the region. The area maintains a distinct identity within the larger Sandwell metropolitan area.

Area overview

On average Blackheath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackheath is £41,899 per year. There are 4 schools in Blackheath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blackheath is home to around 12,065 people, with a population density of about 4,664.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackheath Population
12,065
Population density
4,664.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.72(+77%)
Shoplifting
23.04(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-1%)
Vehicle crime
11.19(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.02(+54%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,357
77.55%
Pakistani
457
3.79%
Indian
456
3.78%
Other White
330
2.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
286
2.37%
Total population: 12,066

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,627
26.73%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,033
20.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,590
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,505
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,200
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 9,829

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,646
31.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,436
27.89%
Social rents from council
1,052
20.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
569
11.05%
Other social rented
299
5.81%
Total households: 5,149

Property prices in Blackheath

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.

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
Detached22£307,000
Flats14£123,750
Semi-Detached49£215,000
Terraced32£176,500

10 years median price trend in Blackheath

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

All postcodes in Blackheath

B650EX

Gorsty Hill Road

B650PA

Regis Heath Road

B659LG

Palace Close

B659JL

Angela Avenue

B650AS

Beeches Road

B650ER

Union Street

B650PD

Regis Heath Road

B650QL

Cakemore Road

B659NL

Greenwood Avenue

B646SL

Grange Road

B650BQ

Terrace Street

B650EB

High Street

B658BB

Regis Road

B659QH

Summer Road

B659RQ

Goths Close

B650DR

High Street

B647QR

Seedhouse Court

B650ES

Halesowen Street

B659NG

Britannia Road

B650BL

Waterfall Lane

B650BT

Perry Park Road

B650DU

High Street

B658AE

Heartland Mews

B659PD

Reservoir Road

B659PL

Uplands Avenue

B659PT

Uplands Avenue

B650BE

Holly Road

B650BF

John Padden Close

B650EZ

Hillside Avenue

B659BG

Carlyle Road

B659LQ

Majestic Way

B659NW

Harvington Walk

B647QB

Lansbury Green

B650BN

Perry Park Road

B650NE

Halesowen Street

B658BU

Yew Tree Lane

B659NF

Britannia Road

B659NX

Reservoir Road

B650DJ

Bassano Road

B650HS

Blackheath

B659PE

Reservoir Road

B650AD

Powke Lane

B650DP

Harper Close

B650NL

Blackheath

B650NP

Oldbury Road

B650NS

Oldbury Road

B650PB

Regis Heath Road

B659NB

Stilehouse Crescent

B646RL

Waterfall Lane

B659NJ

Greenwood Avenue

B650AR

Sturman Drive

B650AX

Darby Street

B650AW

Matthews Close

B659AD

Thorne Place

B646PG

Station Road

B646RS

Grange Road

B650AL

Blackheath

B650QW

Cakemore Road

B659LF

Crown Close

B650DN

Cross Street

B659QJ

Habberley Road

B646RU

Grange Road

B650EL

Union Street

B650HT

Long Lane

B658AT

The Grove

B659QG

Summer Road

B659QL

Hollydale Road

B650AG

Powke Lane

B659BD

George Avenue

B650EP

John Street

B650HG

Halesowen Street

B659LS

Sandford Avenue

B659NA

Britannia Road

B650AT

Beeches Road

B658AZ

Limes Avenue

B659NH

Greenwood Avenue

B658AP

Mackmillan Road

B646SG

Mission Close

B650DE

West Street

B650NR

Oldbury Road

B658AD

Sean Dolan Close

B659NN

Enfield Road

B659NU

Maer Close

B659PR

Uplands Avenue

B646SJ

Kererwin Close

B650DG

Heath Street

B650EU

Halesowen Street

B658BH

Regis Gardens

B659AW

Rowley Village

B658DN

Siviters Lane

B659BE

Spring Avenue

B647QL

Lansbury Road

B650HA

Gorsty Hill Road

B650PS

Oldbury Road

B659BL

Birmingham Road

B659JP

Throne Road

B659PF

Reservoir Road

B659QQ

Summer Road

B659NQ

Britannia Road

B659PS

Uplands Avenue

Data Sources

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