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B64 5HG

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Cradley Heath and Old Hill

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Overview

Postcode B64 5HG is located in a major urban area, within the Cradley Heath and Old Hill ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cradley Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cradley Heath is £43,966 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mary McArthur Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Cradley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,631 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cradley Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.8%

Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Cradley Heath is £43,966 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from B64 5HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Cradley Heath near B64 5HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B64 5HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cradley Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Cradley Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B64 5HG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMary McArthur GardensSmallWalking directions to Mary McArthur Gardens
0.5 miNetherbrook ParkSmallWalking directions to Netherbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
165
Population density
3,495.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.16(+84%)
Shoplifting
24.83(+185%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.1(+162%)
Vehicle crime
15.76(+142%)
Other theft
11.46(+101%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
66.46%
Other White
22
13.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
10.98%
Caribbean
7
4.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.83%
Total population: 164

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
34
23.61%
No qualifications
32
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
25
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 144

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
61.39%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.85%
Other social rented
14
13.86%
Owns outright
8
7.92%
Social rents from council
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £270K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Cradley Heath and Old Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £504,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£325,000£296
Semi-Detached49£240,000£279
Terraced39£200,000£241
Flats11£115,000£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£75,000£140,000£111,000
2017£220,000£79,250£144,500£125,500
2018£231,500£82,500£149,975£130,000
2019£250,000£87,250£155,000£140,000
2020£270,000£91,000£180,000£145,000
2021£295,000£100,000£182,500£155,000
2022£295,000£115,000£204,000£180,500
2023£330,000£106,500£202,000£183,000
2024£312,500£110,000£239,225£183,630
2025£341,500£99,500£237,750£190,000
2026£315,000£115,000£237,500£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£189£151£124
2017£219£156£157£147
2018£226£157£170£167
2019£230£160£188£157
2020£255£155£208£166
2021£272£187£206£202
2022£294£198£243£195
2023£320£179£241£203
2024£323£202£240£215
2025£300£200£277£219
2026£287£202£279£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cradley Heath and Old Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 5HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 5HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202526, High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HGOtherFreehold£115,000
31 Jul 202538, High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HLTerracedFreehold£185,000
29 May 202645, Northgate, Cradley Heath, B64 6ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
18 Jun 202518, Woodfield Avenue, Cradley Heath, B64 6ASTerracedFreehold£185,000
04 Apr 20251, Market Square, Cradley Heath, B64 5HHOtherLeasehold£1,500,000

Schools

In the B64 5HG postcode area, located within Cradley Heath, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B64 5HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCorngreaves AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDudley Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryNetherbrook Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 5HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B64 5HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExtraFox Oak Street, Sandwell, B64 5DFWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.1 miCradley Heath NewsagentsHigh Street, Sandwell, B64 5HLWalking directions to Cradley Heath Newsagents
0.1 miBlack Country BugleHigh Street, Sandwell, B64 5HLWalking directions to Black Country Bugle
0.1 miIcelandHigh Street, Sandwell, B64 5HAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miRansonsHigh Street, Sandwell, B64 5HAWalking directions to Ransons

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B64 5HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Vicki Smith

Cradley Heath and Old Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cradley HeathE02002080
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 038AE01009953
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B64 5HG

Is B64 5HG (Cradley Heath) safe?

The area around B64 5HG records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B64 5HG?

The median sale price around B64 5HG in Cradley Heath is £230,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B64 5HG?

There are 12 schools close to B64 5HG, including Corngreaves Academy (Good), Dudley Wood Primary School (Requires improvement) and Netherbrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B64 5HG?

The closest station to B64 5HG is Cradley Heath, about 678 m away.

How deprived is the area around B64 5HG?

B64 5HG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,631 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B64 5HG (Cradley Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B64 5HG is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicki Smith (Labour Party).