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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(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.81(+7%)
Vehicle crime
6.52(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.34(-41%)
Public order
5.6(-8%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 in Old Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £438,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached13£308,000£3,742
Flats10£108,750£2,168
Semi-Detached37£232,000£2,881
Terraced21£178,000£2,329

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

B645RU

Highgate Street

B650HA

Gorsty Hill Road

B646ER

Haden Road

B647PL

Willow Heights

B647QF

Charter Crescent

B628TG

Woburn Drive

B645JY

Oak Street

B645HW

High Street

B645PS

Powke Lane

B646RR

Grange Road

B646AT

Northgate

B647PE

High Haden Road

B646HQ

Claremont Court

B646LR

Edgewood Close

B645JP

Brook Lane

B646RT

Grange Road

B645PW

Ash Street

B645ER

Allbut Street

B645JJ

Reddal Hill Road

B645JZ

Oak Street

B646PS

Waterfall Lane

B646NJ

Halesowen Road

B645EU

Holly Bush Walk

B647QQ

Granville Road

B646JT

Waggon Street

B646JD

Halesowen Road

B645LT

Halesowen Road

B646RS

Grange Road

B645EB

Newtown Lane

B628TD

Chatsworth Road

B645EH

St Lukes Street

B645HU

Newtown Street

B646BP

Corngreaves Road

B645NA

Halesowen Road

B647QG

Coombe Hill

B645ND

Hickmans Avenue

B646NN

Station Road

B645NW

Bellfarm Mews

B647PW

High Haden Road

B645ET

Meredith Street

B645DP

Cradley Heath and Old Hill

B646PL

Station Road

B647BQ

Farmhouse Close

B647PB

High Haden Road

B646LH

Woodcroft Close

B647PG

High Haden Road

B646QJ

Clifton Street

B645SE

Highgate Street

B645JN

Rowley

B650BS

Perry Park Road

B645NH

Hickmans Avenue

B646PD

Station Road

B646RL

Waterfall Lane

B650BZ

Highfield Crescent

B646EX

Plant Street

B645EP

Meredith Street

B645RY

Highgate Street

B645JL

Brook Lane

B646QH

Clifton Street

B650EY

Gorsty Hill Road

B647QL

Lansbury Road

B645LQ

Century Mews

B645QT

Coxs Lane

B646EE

Pearson Street

B645LG

Spinners End Drive

B646EG

Willow Close

B646JA

Halesowen Road

B646LA

Mace Street

B647HZ

Beauty Bank

B645NY

Best Street

B647QP

Station Road

Data Sources

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