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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 moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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 3,194.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
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
61.43(+61%)
Vehicle crime
10.75(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.36(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.63(-24%)
Public order
7.31(+20%)
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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rowley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£330,000
Flats7£107,500
Semi-Detached56£212,725
Terraced25£190,000

10 years median price trend in Rowley

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

All postcodes in Rowley

B659SG

Midhill Drive

B645PX

Powke Lane

B658NF

Blackberry Lane

B645SF

Oaklea Drive

B658JG

Waterside Industrial Estate

B658LH

Wendover Road

B658PG

Springfield Lane

B659EB

Hanover Road

B659EH

Hanover Road

B659HP

Windsor Road

B659SF

Kennford Close

B645NQ

Victoria Road

B658LS

Rough Hill Drive

B658NL

Bullfields Close

B659DB

Portway Road

B659JX

Throne Road

B659LB

Throne Road

B645PR

Powke Lane

B645QW

Doulton Road

B658FG

Harvest Road

B658LZ

Dudley Close

B659EW

Rowley

B659HJ

Long Meadow

B645PB

Best Street

B659BY

Portway Road

B659ET

Park Avenue

B645QN

Doulton Road

B659DE

Portway Hill

B659HT

Windsor Close

B659HU

Windsor Road

B658EY

Fallow Field Road

B658PQ

Springfield Lane

B659HX

Stuart Road

B645SD

Willetts Way

B658FE

Harvest Road

B645JJ

Reddal Hill Road

B645PY

Doulton Road

B658JQ

Doulton Trading Estate

B659DQ

Portway Hill

B659AP

Rowley

B645NJ

Mildred Road

B645NR

Linton Road

B645QY

Gawne Lane

B658EX

Brickhouse Road

B659DJ

Portway Hill

B658NU

Royal Oak Road

B645RN

Vine Gardens

B658ES

Farm Road

B658NP

Royal Oak Road

B659SE

Midhill Drive

B659EN

Rowley Village

B658PH

Bridgefield Walk

B658PT

Cromwell Close

B659SL

Midhill Drive

B645LJ

Halesowen Road

B658HD

Brickhouse Road

B658LE

Crendon Road

B658LN

Hailstone Close

B659EE

Charles Avenue

B645PD

Wellington Street

B658AJ

St James Avenue

B658EU

Farm Road

B658HE

Knowle Road

B658HY

Woolpack Close

B658NG

Blackberry Lane

B658QF

Arkle Croft

B659DF

Newbury Walk

B645QF

Powke Lane

B658NH

Springfield Terrace

B659DT

Britannia Mews

B659LP

Bell End

B659SQ

Mildred Way

B659DN

Portway Road

B691JH

Newbury Lane

B658FD

The Avenue

B658JN

Walton Close

B659DG

Blue Stone Walk

B658AN

St Giles Avenue

B658AW

St Giles Avenue

B658QD

Milford Croft

B645NS

Coxs Lane

B658PJ

Springfield Lane

B645JG

Reddal Hill Road

B658DF

Scotwell Close

B658HG

Knowle Road

B658LJ

Hailstone Close

B659EG

Norman Terrace

B659JA

Stuart Road

B645LW

Forest Drive

B658EJ

Harvest Road

B658FF

Wedgwood Avenue

B658HT

Dudhill Road

B658PP

Cobbs Walk

B659DY

Dane Terrace

B659HZ

Stuart Road

B691JJ

Newbury Lane

B645JP

Brook Lane

B658JB

Allsops Close

B659AA

Tippity Green

B645LN

Beech Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.