What home types are most common in Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

Housing mix: semi-detached 36.9%, terraced 24.3%.

How deprived is Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 8148 of 32844 in country).

How safe is Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

Crime level in Cradley Heath and Old Hill is high with about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

Based on 113 recent sales, the median price is £210,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Cradley Heath and Old Hill population and density?

Cradley Heath and Old Hill population is 14,965 with density 3730.0 per km².

How many households are in Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

There are 6,241 households in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

How much social housing is near Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

About 27.7% across the Cradley Heath and Old Hill area.

What's the average income in Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

Average resident income is about £36,292 per year.

What are prices by property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill?

Latest medians: Detached £363,000, Semi-detached £232,500, Terraced £175,000, Flats £109,000.

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Q: What schools in Cradley Heath and Old Hill and how are they rated?

There are 7 schools in Cradley Heath and Old Hill: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Cradley Heath and Old Hill

About

Cradley Heath and Old Hill is a ward in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced housing and semi-detached homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs. The ward has historical ties to the ironworking and chain-making industries, which once thrived here.

Transport links are accessible, with Cradley Heath railway station providing connections to Birmingham and beyond. The area is bordered by green spaces like Haden Hill Park, offering recreational opportunities. While quieter than nearby urban centres, the ward maintains a sense of community with local events and facilities. Industrial heritage remains visible in landmarks such as the preserved chain-making workshops.

Area overview

On average Cradley Heath and Old Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cradley Heath and Old Hill is £36,292 per year. There are 7 schools in Cradley Heath and Old Hill: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

100

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

27.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cradley Heath and Old Hill Population

14,965

Population density

3,730 per km²

Demographics

British

11,218

74.97%

Pakistani

1,127

7.53%

African

355

2.37%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

316

2.11%

Other White

308

2.06%

Total population: 14,964

Housing

Owns outright

1,674

26.82%

Owns with a mortgage

1,593

25.52%

Social rents from council

1,483

23.76%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,030

16.5%

Other social rented

293

4.69%

Total households: 6,242

Property prices in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Cradley Heath and Old Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £457,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	21	£363,000	£230,000	£280,000	£380,000	£420,000
Flats	10	£109,000	£92,175	£95,750	£122,813	£128,850
Semi-Detached	52	£232,500	£162,200	£195,000	£260,500	£343,000
Terraced	30	£175,000	£133,150	£165,000	£198,250	£232,750

10 years price trend in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

All postcodes in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

B646PW

Station Road

B647DT

Corngreaves Road

B647LN

Coppice Road

B645AX

Greenfield Avenue

B645JR

Old Hill

B646BD

Newlyn Road

B646DB

Peartree Lane

B646HU

Old Hill

B647AN

Woods Lane

B647BE

Portersfield Road

B647EF

The Parade

B647HX

High Haden Road

B647JP

Hayseech

B647RP

Macarthur Road

B645DH

Cradley Heath

B645HA

High Street

B645HP

Corngreaves Road

B646BH

Pennant Road

B646DH

Morgan Close

B646HS

Lawrence Lane

B646JY

Spring Meadow

B646PL

Station Road

B647BL

Portersfield Road

B647DP

Overend Road

B645BQ

Cradley Heath

B645HJ

High Street

B646JD

Old Hill

B646LL

South Bank Road

B647BB

Cradley Heath

B647EP

Corngreaves Road

B647LB

Foxes Ridge

B647LR

Valley Road

B646NW

Great Western Drive

B628TD

Chatsworth Road

B645BW

Primrose Close

B645DF

High Street

B646EG

South Bank Road

B646EY

Plant Street

B646EZ

Plant Street

B647AD

Sylvia Pankhurst Close

B647DW

Overend Road

B647DY

Dingle Avenue

B647EX

Barrs Road

B647PN

High Haden Road

B646HT

Trinity Street

B645HE

High Street

B645RG

Old Hill

B646AH

Cosens Drive

B646DS

Church Street

B646ED

Pearson Street

B646EU

Lawrence Lane

B646JE

Old Hill

B646RH

Station Road

B647DB

Corngreaves Road

B647EZ

Barrs Road

B647HF

Haden Park Road

B647HN

Harcourt Road

B646NN

Cherry Orchard

B628TB

Clivedon Way

B645BH

St Anne's Road

B646QP

Clifton Street

B646RJ

Waterfall Lane

B647LU

Valley Road

B647NH

Timbertree Crescent

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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