Postcode B64 5LB 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 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Hill is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bristol Road Open Space.
Old Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Old Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.8% 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 of residents in Old Hill is £35,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 324 ft away from B64 5LB.
Old Hill near B64 5LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Cradley Heath and Old Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £457,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £363,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £109,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £175,000 |
10 years price trend in Cradley Heath and Old Hill
In the B64 5LB postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Corngreaves Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Netherbrook Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Reddal Hill Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.