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About

Old Hill is a residential district situated in the northwest of the Sandwell borough. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades along its main roads. It is bordered by green spaces, including the Sandwell Valley to the east.

A notable local landmark is the former railway viaduct, a structure of multiple arches that spans the area. The landscape includes several small parks and allotments, contributing to its settled, community atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Old Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Hill is £40,995 per year. There are 6 schools in Old Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Old Hill is home to around 10,884 people, with a population density of about 4,400.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Hill Population
10,884
Population density
4,400.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.39(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.82(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.18(-28%)
Vehicle crime
6.62(0%)
Public order
6.62(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,809
71.75%
Pakistani
1,080
9.92%
African
323
2.97%
Arab
258
2.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
217
1.99%
Total population: 10,883

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,363
27.25%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,833
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,455
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,275
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,016
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 8,673

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,245
27.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,113
24.66%
Social rents from council
1,028
22.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
721
15.97%
Other social rented
284
6.29%
Total households: 4,514

Property prices in Old Hill

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 in Old Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Hill 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 Old Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£308,000
Flats8£103,750
Semi-Detached38£215,000
Terraced25£170,000

10 years median price trend in Old Hill

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

All postcodes in Old Hill

B647PH

High Haden Road

B647PJ

High Haden Road

B645NZ

Cross Close

B646JB

Slater Close

B650BX

Highfield Road

B628TA

Chatsworth Road

B628TG

Woburn Drive

B646DN

Delingpole Walk

B646NR

Station Road

B647QA

Blackheath

B647QH

Granville Road

B645NB

Highland Road

B645PH

Hall Street

B645RR

Halesowen Road

B646DR

Lawrence Lane

B646AR

Cokeland Place

B646EN

Elm Tree Way

B646JN

Priest Street

B646NL

Halesowen Road

B646PW

Station Road

B645JR

Reddal Hill Road

B645ND

Hickmans Avenue

B645SE

Highgate Street

B646BD

Prince Street

B646HU

Halesowen Road

B647QE

Coombe Hill

B647QG

Coombe Hill

B646DB

Unitt Drive

B645HP

High Street

B645NN

Bluebell Road

B645PN

Lotus Drive

B646JY

Vestry Close

B646BH

Queen Street

B646HS

Trinity Street

B646PL

Station Road

B646LL

South Bank Road

B646JD

Halesowen Road

B628TD

Chatsworth Road

B645DF

High Street

B646EG

Willow Close

B646EZ

Plant Street

B646NW

Great Western Drive

B646RP

Perry Park Road

B647PN

High Haden Road

B647PR

Station Road

B647PT

Station Road

B645PA

Best Street

B645PS

Powke Lane

B645RG

Cradley Heath and Old Hill

B646DS

Church Street

B646JE

Halesowen Road

B646ED

Pearson Street

B646HT

Trinity Street

B646RH

Wrights Lane

B647HN

Harcourt Road

B650BY

Walton Avenue

B645EA

Bannister Street

B645EB

Newtown Lane

B645NY

Best Street

B645PW

Ash Street

B645LP

Halesowen Road

B646NN

Station Road

B646QP

Clifton Street

B646RJ

Waterfall Lane

B647QQ

Granville Road

B645DY

Providence Street

B628TB

Clivedon Way

B645LU

Halesowen Road

B645PJ

Ashtree Road

B645AW

Rowley

B645JN

Rowley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.