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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 105 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
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

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £414,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached16£330,000£3,767
Flats11£107,500£2,094
Semi-Detached50£213,500£2,730
Terraced25£195,000£2,588

10 years median price trend in Rowley

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

All postcodes in Rowley

B645NE

Highland Road

B658HP

Cornfield Road

B659BY

Portway Road

B659EJ

Hanover Road

B658NT

Cromwell Close

B658QA

Burmese Way

B658JP

Dudley Road

B658LB

Dudley Road

B658HJ

Cornfield Road

B658NP

Royal Oak Road

B658PD

Hartfields Way

B659DS

Portway Road

B645LU

Halesowen Road

B658FG

Harvest Road

B658EW

Harvest Road

B658EE

Cornfield Road

B659LJ

Throne Close

B659AP

Rowley

B658HH

Knowle Road

B645RB

Pilkington Way

B659AQ

Bill Thomas Way

B659AL

Hawes Lane

B659SQ

Mildred Way

B658NU

Royal Oak Road

B659EX

Church Road

B658HZ

Cornfield Place

B659HZ

Stuart Road

B659HD

Elmhurst Avenue

B658PQ

Springfield Lane

B659DF

Newbury Walk

B645NR

Linton Road

B658PT

Cromwell Close

B658ET

Farm Road

B659EZ

Cambourne Road

B645LJ

Halesowen Road

B645RN

Vine Gardens

B658AB

Harvest Road

B658JH

Dudley Road

B659HJ

Long Meadow

B658JB

Allsops Close

B659HP

Windsor Road

B645NG

Victoria Road

B658PX

Dudley Road

B659JB

Stuart Road

B645PJ

Ashtree Road

B658EX

Brickhouse Road

B658NZ

Lightfields Walk

B659EP

Church Road

B645RY

Highgate Street

B658PE

Old Bridge Walk

B645QN

Doulton Road

B659LW

Carillon Gardens

B658FH

Rowley

B658HX

Dudhill Road

B645QF

Powke Lane

B658HQ

Knowle Road

B658NL

Bullfields Close

B645JN

Rowley

B658LH

Wendover Road

B658QD

Milford Croft

B658JW

Doulton Road

B659SD

Midhill Drive

B658PR

Springfield Lane

B658LL

Wendover Road

B645QJ

Doulton Road

B658ES

Farm Road

B645PL

Ashtree Road

B659ET

Park Avenue

B645NP

Bluebell Road

B658EQ

Dudhill Walk

B645PX

Powke Lane

B645PD

Wellington Street

B659JZ

Royal Close

B659LP

Bell End

B658LE

Crendon Road

B659JA

Stuart Road

B658NB

Dudley Road

B645SF

Oaklea Drive

B645QU

Cox's Lane

B659RF

Viking Rise

B659RD

Saxon Drive

B659AZ

Archangel Drive

B659LH

Tudor Road

B645LL

Millennium Gardens

B658DE

Pennant Road

B645QL

Rowley

B658AJ

St James Avenue

B659JG

Throne Road

B658PB

Ambell Close

B658LN

Hailstone Close

B659BS

St Lukes Close

B645JP

Brook Lane

B659RB

Roman Way

B659JE

Throne Crescent

B658NE

Blackberry Lane

B658PG

Springfield Lane

B659HU

Windsor Road

B659DE

Portway Hill

B659DD

Portway Hill

B659AR

Hawes Lane

Data Sources

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