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About

Rowley ward is situated in the north of Sandwell, encompassing the town of Rowley Regis. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and post-war estates. Its landscape is defined by the Rowley Hills, a ridge of high ground offering views across the Black Country. The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Haden Hill Park, which provide recreational areas for residents.

The local economy is supported by a range of small businesses and shops along the Old Hill and Blackheath corridors. A key feature is the presence of the Rowley Regis Hospital, which serves the community. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A4123 Wolverhampton Road passing through it, and has several railway stations providing links to Birmingham and beyond.

Area overview

On average Rowley has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowley is £44,139 per year. There are 4 schools in Rowley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rowley is home to around 13,674 people, with a population density of about 3,194 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowley Population
13,674
Population density
3,194 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.65(+59%)
Shoplifting
12.07(+39%)
Vehicle crime
9.14(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.26(+13%)
Public order
7.02(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,772
78.77%
Indian
585
4.28%
Pakistani
425
3.11%
Other White
330
2.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
320
2.34%
Total population: 13,676

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,836
26.36%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,193
20.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,790
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,704
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,285
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 10,759

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,672
30.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,637
29.87%
Social rents from council
1,140
20.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
703
12.83%
Other social rented
215
3.92%
Total households: 5,481

Property prices in Rowley

Median price£209,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £261K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £410,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£323,500£350
Semi-Detached44£211,000£252
Terraced21£195,000£238
Flats9£111,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£90,000£128,000£113,500
2017£251,245£90,000£149,995£119,000
2018£279,995£96,000£166,000£124,750
2019£257,498£76,500£150,000£133,500
2020£227,500£55,000£155,000£142,500
2021£260,000£79,950£180,000£149,950
2022£290,000£95,000£190,500£178,000
2023£260,500£107,975£205,000£175,000
2024£292,500£95,000£200,750£190,000
2025£327,500£109,250£212,000£193,750
2026£308,500£105,000£208,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£135£158£147
2017£216£137£196£142
2018£244£135£196£158
2019£238£133£192£158
2020£239£114£188£180
2021£275£173£213£209
2022£306£180£229£208
2023£298£191£254£232
2024£301£167£244£239
2025£334£194£256£235
2026£342£232£258£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowley 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rowley ward.

Local councillors

Sohail Iqbal

Rowley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Rowley

Is Rowley safe?

Rowley records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rowley?

The median sale price in Rowley is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rowley?

Rowley has 4 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rowley?

Rowley scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rowley sits around rank 9,422 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rowley?

The average household income in Rowley is around £44,139 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rowley?

Rowley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Rowley

B645NF

Wellington Street

B658DG

Moor Lane

B645NH

Hickmans Avenue

B645SE

Highgate Street

B645NS

Coxs Lane

B658EP

Harvest Road

B658AN

St Giles Avenue

B658HS

Dudhill Road

B658LU

Wendover Road

B659SE

Midhill Drive

B658AG

Moor Lane

B645QR

Powke Lane

B645PW

Ash Street

B658PF

Old Bridge Walk

B645LW

Forest Drive

B659LB

Throne Road

B658LG

Rockley Road

B658HU

Mayfield Crescent

B658QF

Arkle Croft

B658EU

Farm Road

B658NN

Counterfield Drive

B658LW

Spring Vale Road

B658EZ

Fallow Field Road

B659RE

Rowley Hall Avenue

B658JZ

Springfield Close

B659EH

Hanover Road

B658NG

Blackberry Lane

B645NN

Bluebell Road

B658FD

The Avenue

B659AB

Bill Thomas Way

B659DZ

Hanover Road

B645QX

Sapcote Trading Centre

B658LF

Crendon Road

B659EF

Charles Avenue

B659EG

Norman Terrace

B659HR

Windsor Road

B659AA

Tippity Green

B659EE

Charles Avenue

B659JF

Throne Crescent

B645LQ

Century Mews

B645NQ

Victoria Road

B659EB

Hanover Road

B659SF

Kennford Close

B659AF

Hawes Lane

B691JL

The Pineways

B658HG

Knowle Road

B658LQ

Wendover Road

B645NT

Coxs Lane

B658NX

Royal Oak Road

B659HA

Newhall Road

B658NQ

Thistlegreen Close

B659DG

Blue Stone Walk

B659DA

Portway Road

B645NB

Highland Road

B658LS

Rough Hill Drive

B645SD

Willetts Way

B645JJ

Reddal Hill Road

B658JQ

Doulton Trading Estate

B659ED

Charles Walk

B658QB

Foinavon Close

B658JY

Dudley Road

B645QT

Coxs Lane

B659EL

St Giles Close

B658LJ

Hailstone Close

B645RD

Denby Way

B645LS

Halesowen Road

B659SN

Falfield Close

B645NW

Bellfarm Mews

B645SS

Rowley

B645RF

Denby Way

B658LY

Dudley Road

B659EQ

Hanover Road

B659HX

Stuart Road

B658JR

Doulton Road

B691JJ

Newbury Lane

B645NA

Halesowen Road

B659DB

Portway Road

B659HB

Newhall Road

B645PR

Powke Lane

B645NY

Best Street

B659HS

Windsor Road

B645RA

Doulton Road

B659EW

Rowley

B658EH

Harvest Road

B659ER

Rowley

B659AE

Hawes Lane

B658FE

Harvest Road

B645ND

Hickmans Avenue

B658NR

Bourne Walk

B645LP

Halesowen Road

B658AL

St Johns Avenue

B658JA

Kiln Croft

B659DX

Church Walk

B658NF

Blackberry Lane

B659DN

Portway Road

B658HY

Woolpack Close

B659AJ

Hawes Lane

B658PL

Hillfield Walk

B659DJ

Portway Hill

B658LZ

Dudley Close