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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

B650AY

Marlow Street

B659PN

Highbury Avenue

B658AY

Limes Avenue

B650JF

Blackheath

B658EG

Glaslyn Avenue

B650LW

Cardale Street

B659NP

Enfield Road

B650LL

Blackheath

B646RQ

Waterfall Lane

B658BL

Admirals Way

B659NE

Britannia Road

B659RH

Druids Avenue

B650ES

Halesowen Street

B658DW

Ross Heights

B650NL

Blackheath

B650LU

Park Street West

B659BE

Spring Avenue

B650DL

Downing Close

B659PE

Reservoir Road

B658BB

Regis Road

B647PX

Sherbourne Road

B658AP

Mackmillan Road

B659PR

Uplands Avenue

B658BD

Regis Road

B650AT

Beeches Road

B650AG

Powke Lane

B659NX

Reservoir Road

B658AT

The Grove

B658DY

Ross

B650HY

Avenue Road

B650AH

Powke Lane Industrial Estate

B650BY

Walton Avenue

B658DD

Old School Drive

B650DE

West Street

B646PG

Station Road

B650HP

Market Place

B650EL

Union Street

B658BT

Dovey Grove

B658DP

Siviters Lane

B659HH

Rowley Village

B659PD

Reservoir Road

B659AS

Rowley Village

B659PW

Highbury Close

B659PX

Uplands Avenue

B659QA

Pear Tree Drive

B650PR

Oldbury Road

B650BH

Holly Road

B650LY

Cardale Street

B659LQ

Majestic Way

B658BW

Ross

B658DR

Siviters Close

B650AN

Nash Close

B658BQ

Severn Rise

B646RG

Waterfall Lane

B650AR

Sturman Drive

B659NA

Britannia Road

B659BH

Spring Avenue

B650PS

Oldbury Road

B650BS

Perry Park Road

B650LR

Avenue Road

B650BL

Waterfall Lane

B650LP

Avenue Road

B650BB

Beeches Road

B647PR

Station Road

B647QB

Lansbury Green

B658AR

Mackmillan Road

B658DJ

Highmoor Road

B647QG

Coombe Hill

B658AS

Mackmillan Road

B650EP

John Street

B659JL

Angela Avenue

B646RW

Perry Park Road

B659LR

Bell End

B650EN

John Street

B658DU

Mountford Close

B650EJ

Blackheath

B650DA

Beeches Road

B659QQ

Summer Road

Data Sources

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