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About

Rowley West is a residential district situated on the western edge of the town of Rowley Regis. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and older terraced housing, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. It is bordered by the Rowley Hills, a prominent ridge offering extensive views across the Black Country. The landscape includes remnants of its historical quarrying and mining past, visible in the terrain.

The area is served by local shops and schools along parts of Dudley Road and Lewisham Road. A key feature is the presence of the Rowley Regis Railway Tunnel, a significant local landmark from the 19th century. Transport links include bus routes connecting to surrounding towns. The terrain is notably hilly, with streets like Gads Lane illustrating the area's elevated topography within the wider Sandwell borough.

Area overview

On average Rowley West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowley West is £48,366 per year. There are 2 schools in Rowley West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rowley West is home to around 6,321 people, with a population density of about 2,608.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowley West Population
6,321
Population density
2,608.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.59(-16%)
Vehicle crime
5.54(-15%)
Other theft
4.43(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.27(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.27(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,990
78.96%
Indian
256
4.05%
Other White
208
3.29%
African
135
2.14%
Pakistani
131
2.07%
Total population: 6,320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,303
25.96%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,065
21.22%
Level 3 (A level)
832
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
16.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
548
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,019

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
928
37.03%
Owns with a mortgage
735
29.33%
Social rents from council
418
16.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
301
12.01%
Other social rented
70
2.79%
Total households: 2,506

Property prices in Rowley West

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Rowley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rowley West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£340,000£3,500
Flats2£109,000£2,483
Semi-Detached19£215,000£2,622
Terraced11£200,000£2,941

10 years median price trend in Rowley West

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

All postcodes in Rowley West

B658JZ

Springfield Close

B658EU

Farm Road

B645PX

Powke Lane

B645RD

Denby Way

B658PA

Finch Close

B691PS

Oakham Road

B658JB

Allsops Close

B658EQ

Dudhill Walk

B658NG

Blackberry Lane

B658QB

Foinavon Close

B658PD

Hartfields Way

B658HX

Dudhill Road

B658EH

Harvest Road

B645PR

Powke Lane

B658PX

Dudley Road

B658LW

Spring Vale Road

B658PF

Old Bridge Walk

B658HJ

Cornfield Road

B658LY

Dudley Road

B658LD

Crendon Road

B658HP

Cornfield Road

B691XE

Arundel Drive

B658JE

Doulton Road

B658QE

Sefton Drive

B658JY

Dudley Road

B658LB

Dudley Road

B658ER

Farm Road

B658EW

Harvest Road

B658LS

Rough Hill Drive

B658NE

Blackberry Lane

B658NQ

Thistlegreen Close

B658LJ

Hailstone Close

B658EJ

Harvest Road

B658QF

Arkle Croft

B658FG

Harvest Road

B691SD

Darbys Hill Road

B659DP

Turners Hill

B691QW

Gibbet Hill

B658JQ

Doulton Trading Estate

B645QX

Sapcote Trading Centre

B645QB

Doulton Road

B658PH

Bridgefield Walk

B658NJ

Hyatts Walk

B658QA

Burmese Way

B645QY

Gawne Lane

B658PP

Cobbs Walk

B645RL

Minton Drive

B658NA

Dudley Road

B658JN

Walton Close

B658NS

Warren Drive

B645RB

Pilkington Way

B645RF

Denby Way

B658EL

Harvest Road

B658AB

Harvest Road

B658NR

Bourne Walk

B658LZ

Dudley Close

B691PW

Muirfield Crescent

B691SE

Darbys Hill Road

B658PG

Springfield Lane

B658JA

Kiln Croft

B691XQ

Regent Road

B658EP

Harvest Road

B658NU

Royal Oak Road

B658ED

Harvest Road

B645QN

Doulton Road

B691XG

Stokesay Close

B691UY

Red Lion Close

B658HQ

Knowle Road

B691UW

Red Lion Close

B691PR

St Andrews Drive

B658EE

Cornfield Road

B658LE

Crendon Road

B645QJ

Doulton Road

B658LQ

Wendover Road

B691QQ

Oakham Road

B691UR

Ripley Close

B658HH

Knowle Road

B691SB

Regent Road

B691PY

Oakham Road

B691QG

Oakham Road

B658LX

Dudley Road

B658HS

Dudhill Road

B658LF

Crendon Road

B691QB

Birkdale Drive

B658EY

Fallow Field Road

B645QR

Powke Lane

B658LH

Wendover Road

B658HL

Cornfield Road

B691PX

Sunningdale Drive

B658JW

Doulton Road

B658LL

Wendover Road

B658PR

Springfield Lane

B658PL

Hillfield Walk

B658LG

Rockley Road

B658NP

Royal Oak Road

B658LP

Clent Hill Drive

B691PU

Gleneagles Drive

B691SQ

Darbys Hill Road

B658PJ

Springfield Lane

B691QH

Oakham Road

Data Sources

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