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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

B650LJ

Avenue Road

B650EG

High Street

B659PL

Uplands Avenue

B659PB

Reservoir Road

B659AD

Thorne Place

B659ND

Belle Vue Road

B659BL

Birmingham Road

B650EH

High Street

B658BU

Yew Tree Lane

B659LG

Palace Close

B646SG

Mission Close

B659QE

Mincing Lane

B650NP

Oldbury Road

B659QP

Rowington Avenue

B658BF

Eden Gardens

B659BJ

Birmingham Road

B650JE

Long Lane

B659QL

Hollydale Road

B650PA

Regis Heath Road

B650NS

Oldbury Road

B658DS

Siviters Lane

B650QW

Cakemore Road

B650BT

Perry Park Road

B650NU

Blackheath

B650DP

Harper Close

B659NG

Britannia Road

B646RT

Grange Road

B646SL

Grange Road

B650BN

Perry Park Road

B646RE

Waterfall Lane

B650DG

Heath Street

B659LT

Sandford Avenue

B650QN

Blackheath Trading Estate

B650BF

John Padden Close

B650EE

High Street

B650DR

High Street

B658BJ

Conway Drive

B647QA

Blackheath

B659LX

Bell End

B650QU

Cakemore Road

B658AZ

Limes Avenue

B647PT

Station Road

B659PG

Reservoir Road

B650AL

Blackheath

B647QJ

Granville Road

B659NH

Greenwood Avenue

B650DT

High Street

B658AD

Sean Dolan Close

B659BG

Carlyle Road

B659AX

Birmingham Road

B658BX

Yew Tree Lane

B659NS

Haden Walk

B650JQ

Blackheath

B650PB

Regis Heath Road

B650DF

The Heathlands

B659AY

Birmingham Road

B650QL

Cakemore Road

B650ER

Union Street

B659NF

Britannia Road

B650BP

Highfield Road

B650NX

Oldbury Road

B650BX

Highfield Road

B659JW

Buckingham Road

B659NN

Enfield Road

B659BA

Blackheath

B659JP

Throne Road

B659JR

Fairbourne Avenue

B659QR

Hollydale Road

B659LS

Sandford Avenue

B650HJ

Beet Street

B659NU

Maer Close

B650JU

Station Road

B659RQ

Goths Close

B650PD

Regis Heath Road

B646SE

Owens Way

B647QQ

Granville Road

B647QL

Lansbury Road

B650AU

Peckover Close

B646RL

Waterfall Lane

B650FF

Blackheath

B650NR

Oldbury Road

B659AU

Blackheath

B659NB

Stilehouse Crescent

B658BG

The Mews

B658BP

Duke Street

B650BA

Darby Street

B659LF

Crown Close

B646RS

Grange Road

B659AT

Rowley Village

B659QJ

Habberley Road

B650BU

Highfield Road

B659QD

Mincing Lane

B659QN

Habberley Road

B658BE

Regis Road

B647QE

Coombe Hill

B659LL

Balmoral Way

B646SF

The Springs

B650HT

Long Lane

B646RB

Higgs Field Crescent

B659QW

Ruskin Avenue

Data Sources

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