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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

B658LU

Wendover Road

B658HN

Eagle Close

B658JR

Doulton Road

B645RA

Doulton Road

B658NB

Dudley Road

B691PN

Muirfield Crescent

B658QD

Milford Croft

B658HU

Mayfield Crescent

B658NF

Blackberry Lane

B658PB

Ambell Close

B658PQ

Springfield Lane

B658NT

Cromwell Close

B658HY

Woolpack Close

B691UZ

Pendennis Drive

B691QA

Hoylake Drive

B691QD

Wentworth Drive

B658JG

Waterside Industrial Estate

B645RJ

Aynsley Drive

B658NN

Counterfield Drive

B645QW

Doulton Road

B658NX

Royal Oak Road

B691XF

Red Lion Close

B658PU

Cromwell Close

B658LN

Hailstone Close

B658NZ

Lightfields Walk

B658PN

Lotus Way

B691PZ

Oakham Road

B658FF

Wedgwood Avenue

B658PT

Cromwell Close

B658PE

Old Bridge Walk

B658NH

Springfield Terrace

B658FH

Rowley

B691US

Raby Close

B658HZ

Cornfield Place

B658PS

Springfield Lane

B658HT

Dudhill Road

B658NL

Bullfields Close

B691PT

Oakham Road

Data Sources

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