Postcode B64 5HP 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 Old Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Hill is £40,995 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Mary McArthur Gardens.
Old Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Old Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Hill is £40,995 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from B64 5HP.
Old Hill near B64 5HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mary McArthur Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Mary McArthur Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Bristol Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bristol Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Netherbrook Park | Small | Walking directions to Netherbrook Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £325,000 | £296 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £240,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 39 | £200,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 11 | £115,000 | £201 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 5HP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | 26, High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HG | Other | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 38, High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HL | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 45, Northgate, Cradley Heath, B64 6AT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 18, Woodfield Avenue, Cradley Heath, B64 6AS | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 1, Market Square, Cradley Heath, B64 5HH | Other | Leasehold | £1,500,000 |
In the B64 5HP postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 5HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Extra | Fox Oak Street, Sandwell, B64 5DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Cradley Heath Newsagents | High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HL | Walking directions to Cradley Heath Newsagents |
| 0.1 mi | Black Country Bugle | High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HL | Walking directions to Black Country Bugle |
| 0.2 mi | Savers Express | Upper High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HX | Walking directions to Savers Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HA | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B64 5HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Vicki Smith
Cradley Heath and Old Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex Ballinger
Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B64 5HP records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around B64 5HP in Old Hill is £230,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B64 5HP, including Corngreaves Academy (Good), Dudley Wood Primary School (Requires improvement) and Reddal Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B64 5HP is Cradley Heath, about 775 m away.
B64 5HP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B64 5HP is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicki Smith (Labour Party).