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About

Rowley East is a residential area in the north of Sandwell, primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The landscape is characterised by terraced and semi-detached homes, with several local parks and green spaces providing community focal points. The area is served by local schools and shops along the main thoroughfares.

A notable local landmark is the former Chance and Hunt chemical works site, reflecting the area's industrial past. The terrain is gently undulating, with views towards the wider Black Country from its higher points. Transport links include bus routes connecting to nearby Oldbury and the wider West Midlands conurbation.

Area overview

On average Rowley East has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowley East is £41,267 per year. There are 4 schools in Rowley East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rowley East is home to around 6,717 people, with a population density of about 3,748.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowley East Population
6,717
Population density
3,748.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.89(+39%)
Shoplifting
11.02(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.44(+2%)
Public order
7.29(+20%)
Vehicle crime
7(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,459
81.31%
Indian
212
3.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
183
2.73%
Other White
137
2.04%
Caribbean
128
1.91%
Total population: 6,714

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,526
29.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
909
17.29%
Level 3 (A level)
840
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
816
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
690
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 5,256

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
808
29.56%
Owns outright
793
29.02%
Owns with a mortgage
714
26.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
292
10.68%
Other social rented
78
2.85%
Total households: 2,733

Property prices in Rowley East

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Rowley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rowley East 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 Rowley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£300,000£3,430
Flats8£108,000£2,102
Semi-Detached21£220,500£2,773
Terraced9£200,000£2,418

10 years median price trend in Rowley East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley East.

All postcodes in Rowley East

B659PF

Reservoir Road

B659EU

Church Road

B659NU

Maer Close

B658JH

Dudley Road

B658EX

Brickhouse Road

B659AA

Tippity Green

B659AL

Hawes Lane

B659BY

Portway Road

B659DB

Portway Road

B658DD

Old School Drive

B659EB

Hanover Road

B658DE

Pennant Road

B658HA

Brickhouse Road

B658EZ

Fallow Field Road

B658AW

St Giles Avenue

B659NR

Chillington Walk

B659HZ

Stuart Road

B658DP

Siviters Lane

B659HD

Elmhurst Avenue

B659AW

Rowley Village

B659ET

Park Avenue

B658DQ

Highams Close

B658DT

Britannia Gardens

B659HU

Windsor Road

B659ES

Park Avenue

B659HT

Windsor Close

B659DT

Britannia Mews

B659DY

Dane Terrace

B659HY

Wylde Crescent

B659PD

Reservoir Road

B658ET

Farm Road

B659NX

Reservoir Road

B659LP

Bell End

B658HF

Sheepfold Close

B659AP

Rowley

B659AJ

Hawes Lane

B659RE

Rowley Hall Avenue

B658DZ

Ross

B658HG

Knowle Road

B659NS

Haden Walk

B658AG

Moor Lane

B658FD

The Avenue

B659DN

Portway Road

B658DJ

Highmoor Road

B659EL

St Giles Close

B658HB

Brickhouse Road

B659HP

Windsor Road

B659EX

Church Road

B658DL

Ross

B659EG

Norman Terrace

B659EQ

Hanover Road

B658JJ

Dudley Road

B659AS

Rowley Village

B659JF

Throne Crescent

B659LJ

Throne Close

B659DD

Portway Hill

B659PG

Reservoir Road

B659AN

Curral Road

B659BP

Stanford Drive

B659EN

Rowley Village

B659EY

Newhall Road

B659AR

Hawes Lane

B658DG

Moor Lane

B659JB

Stuart Road

B658JL

Dudley Road

B659EZ

Cambourne Road

B658DR

Siviters Close

B659AF

Hawes Lane

B659JX

Throne Road

B658DH

Moor Lane

B658DW

Ross Heights

B659AE

Hawes Lane

B659EH

Hanover Road

B659RF

Viking Rise

B658AJ

St James Avenue

B659LH

Tudor Road

B659JE

Throne Crescent

B659EF

Charles Avenue

B659NW

Harvington Walk

B659EE

Charles Avenue

B658DU

Mountford Close

B659EJ

Hanover Road

B658DS

Siviters Lane

B659AG

Hawes Lane

B659LN

Gadds Drive

B658DN

Siviters Lane

B659EW

Rowley

B658ES

Farm Road

B659AT

Rowley Village

B659NP

Enfield Road

B658FE

Harvest Road

B659NN

Enfield Road

B659HB

Newhall Road

B658AN

St Giles Avenue

B659HJ

Long Meadow

B659RA

Celts Close

B659RJ

Sandringham Drive

B659JZ

Royal Close

B659JA

Stuart Road

B659HA

Newhall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.