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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, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 3 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

Median price£206,500
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £256K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (about £236 per square foot) in Rowley East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£317,500£315
Semi-Detached20£222,750£264
Terraced9£205,000£225
Flats7£111,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,500£94,000£116,000£112,000
2017£262,500£90,000£130,000£107,500
2018£225,000£140,000£139,000
2019£221,500£75,000£150,500£125,000
2020£232,000£152,250£145,000
2021£212,500£79,950£180,000£158,000
2022£267,500£116,750£200,000£185,250
2023£260,500£107,000£212,000£180,000
2024£250,000£91,550£201,500£185,000
2025£335,000£107,250£208,725£205,000
2026£405,000£97,500£216,500£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£129£142
2017£198£135£164£123
2018£199£171£147
2019£230£123£179£145
2020£227£172£163
2021£242£173£206£189
2022£315£185£230£198
2023£303£191£251£239
2024£289£185£237£239
2025£304£195£255£225
2026£315£213£257£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowley East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.