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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£210,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £260K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £252 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£330,000£347
Semi-Detached44£213,500£256
Terraced23£192,500£238
Flats10£109,250£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£192,500
2026£322,000£97,500£215,000£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£232
2026£336£213£268£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

All postcodesin Rowley

B645LN

Beech Mews

B659DY

Dane Terrace

B658NS

Warren Drive

B658JE

Doulton Road

B658JL

Dudley Road

B658LX

Dudley Road

B658NJ

Hyatts Walk

B658ER

Farm Road

B645PH

Hall Street

B658HN

Eagle Close

B659EN

Rowley Village

B645PY

Doulton Road

B659EA

Hanover Road

B645RT

Regent Street

B659HY

Wylde Crescent

B659SW

Lawton Close

B658PP

Cobbs Walk

B645QW

Doulton Road

B659BB

Bryan Budd Close

B659SH

Wadham Close

B645PA

Best Street

B658NA

Dudley Road

B658LP

Clent Hill Drive

B658DF

Scotwell Close

B659EU

Church Road

B645AW

Rowley

B658NH

Springfield Terrace

B658EJ

Harvest Road

B645QY

Gawne Lane

B658AH

St James Avenue

B658HF

Sheepfold Close

B645NX

Cooksey Gardens

B658HT

Dudhill Road

B658FF

Wedgwood Avenue

B659ES

Park Avenue

B658PU

Cromwell Close

B658PN

Lotus Way

B659DT

Britannia Mews

B658EY

Fallow Field Road

B658HD

Brickhouse Road

B659DH

Portway Walk

B645PN

Lotus Drive

B658JJ

Dudley Road

B658DB

Orchard Close

B659SG

Midhill Drive

B659SL

Midhill Drive

B658DQ

Highams Close

B658JN

Walton Close

B659DQ

Portway Hill

B659EY

Newhall Road

B658ED

Harvest Road

B645PT

Powke Lane

B659HT

Windsor Close

B658HA

Brickhouse Road

B645NJ

Mildred Road

B659LD

Throne Road

B658LD

Crendon Road

B645JG

Reddal Hill Road

B659SJ

Sidaway Close

B658AW

St Giles Avenue

B659LN

Gadds Drive

B645RL

Minton Drive

B659RA

Celts Close

B658PS

Springfield Lane

B659AG

Hawes Lane

B658HL

Cornfield Road

B658EL

Harvest Road

B645LX

Victoria Gardens

B658JG

Waterside Industrial Estate

B645LY

Halesowen Road

B645NL

Halesowen Road

B658QE

Sefton Drive

B645JL

Brook Lane

B645QB

Doulton Road

B645NZ

Cross Close

B658HB

Brickhouse Road

B645LT

Halesowen Road

B659LU

Bell End

B645PS

Powke Lane

B659BX

Portway Road

B645RJ

Aynsley Drive

B691JH

Newbury Lane

B658PJ

Springfield Lane

B659JX

Throne Road

B645PB

Best Street

B658HE

Knowle Road

B645NU

Coxs Lane

B658PA

Finch Close

B659JD

Throne Crescent

B659JY

Throne Road

B658PH

Bridgefield Walk

B659BP

Stanford Drive