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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rowley West Population

6,321

Population density

2,608.2 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

2.79%

Total households: 2,506

Property prices in Rowley West

Median price£222,500

Price per sq ft£275

Sales (last 12 months)41

Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £270K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Rowley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £580,000.

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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	8	£327,500	£296	£270,250	£287,500	£367,500	£524,000
Semi-Detached	21	£212,000	£257	£177,000	£192,000	£238,000	£270,000
Terraced	10	£202,500	£294	£154,875	£183,125	£247,500	£277,750
Flats	2	£109,000	£231	£100,900	£104,500	£113,500	£117,100

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£172,000	£140,000	£116,000
2017	£239,995	£160,000	£131,500
2018	£265,495	£192,500	£121,750
2019	£247,500	£167,000	£133,000
2020	£250,000	£184,000	£141,250
2021	£290,000	£185,000	£155,000
2022	£299,950	£184,000	£181,500
2023	£295,000	£250,000	£176,000
2024	£310,000	£220,000	£210,000
2025	£340,000	£231,500	£205,000
2026	£320,000	£215,000	£230,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£163	£184	£142
2017	£226	£210	£148
2018	£247	£205	£178
2019	£241	£195	£162
2020	£247	£200	£196
2021	£265	£209	£247
2022	£290	£240	£229
2023	£296	£255	£216
2024	£310	£255	£244
2025	£328	£255	£273
2026	£277	£268	£301

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Property prices in Rowley West

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley West

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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