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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 high crime levels, with around 126 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
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
69.29(+79%)
Shoplifting
26.61(+206%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.6(+59%)
Vehicle crime
10.86(+67%)
Public order
9.86(+63%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £219,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £595,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£315,000£3,072
Flats10£129,000£2,209
Semi-Detached45£225,000£2,766
Terraced33£185,000£2,448

10 years median price trend in Blackheath

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

All postcodes in Blackheath

B650DU

High Street

B650BZ

Highfield Crescent

B650DW

Cross Street

B659PP

Highbury Avenue

B646SH

Luanne Close

B646SD

Manson Drive

B659AW

Rowley Village

B658BS

Ross

B659QF

Mincing Lane

B650JN

Oldbury Road

B650DQ

Heath Street

B650DJ

Bassano Road

B658BA

Central Avenue

B650NE

Halesowen Street

B650AE

Powke Lane

B658AX

The Grove

B659PF

Reservoir Road

B650AX

Darby Street

B659PS

Uplands Avenue

B650EA

High Street

B650DN

Cross Street

B658DT

Britannia Gardens

B659JN

Buckingham Road

B647PS

Chapel Close

B647QF

Charter Crescent

B650PP

Oldbury Road

B658DL

Ross

B647QP

Station Road

B650EB

High Street

B658AA

Causeway

B650BJ

Waterfall Lane

B658DA

Moor Lane

B646RU

Grange Road

B658DH

Moor Lane

B659BQ

Carlyle Road

B646RA

Higgs Field Crescent

B658DX

Churchill Drive

B650FD

Blackheath

B659RJ

Sandringham Drive

B650EZ

Hillside Avenue

B659JJ

Queens Drive

B659NQ

Britannia Road

B659RG

Majestic Way

B650BW

Perry Park Road

B659JH

Queens Drive

B650AQ

Powke Lane

B650BG

Terrace Street

B647PU

Sherbourne Road

B659BD

George Avenue

B646SJ

Kererwin Close

B659NR

Chillington Walk

B646RP

Perry Park Road

B650HA

Gorsty Hill Road

B650HG

Halesowen Street

B659PT

Uplands Avenue

B659AN

Curral Road

B658AE

Heartland Mews

B650AW

Matthews Close

B658BN

Alwin Road

B658DN

Siviters Lane

B646SQ

The Mount

B659NJ

Greenwood Avenue

B647QR

Seedhouse Court

B650DZ

Short Street

B650HL

Ben Willetts Walk

B659NL

Greenwood Avenue

B650BE

Holly Road

B650AD

Powke Lane

B659LE

Buckingham Road

B650JY

Station Road Industrial Estate

B659QG

Summer Road

B658BH

Regis Gardens

B650HS

Blackheath

B650PH

Oldbury Road

B659BF

Blackheath

B658DZ

Ross

B646RN

Castle Close

B659PU

Uplands Avenue

B650JS

Oldbury Road

B659NT

Ragley Walk

B650LS

Park Street

B658AU

The Crescent

B650LG

Cardale Street

B650DD

Park Hill

B646RR

Grange Road

B647QH

Granville Road

B650BQ

Terrace Street

B650AA

Powke Lane

B650AJ

Park Street

B650EX

Gorsty Hill Road

B650DX

High Street

B659NW

Harvington Walk

B659QH

Summer Road

B650EY

Gorsty Hill Road

B650DH

Payne Street

B650EU

Halesowen Street

B658BY

Carnegie Road

B650NT

Oldbury Road

B650AS

Beeches Road

B647QD

Lansbury Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.