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Rowley East

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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rowley East Population

6,717

Population density

3,748.1 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£300,000	£3,430	£295,500	£297,500	£317,500	£331,500
Flats	8	£108,000	£2,102	£91,750	£101,375	£117,250	£133,250
Semi-Detached	21	£220,500	£2,773	£140,000	£184,000	£263,000	£303,000
Terraced	9	£200,000	£2,418	£122,000	£160,000	£222,500	£234,000

10 years median price trend in Rowley East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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