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.
The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
| 0.9 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bristol Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bristol Road Open Space |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Cradley Heath and Old Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,500 up to £457,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £339,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £232,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £176,000 |
10 year median 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.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 5LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nayla News | Reddal Hill Road, Sandwell, B64 5JT | Walking directions to Nayla News |
| 0.2 mi | Savers Express | Upper High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HX | Walking directions to Savers Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Fox Oak Street, Sandwell, B64 5DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | M Sajid News and Superstore | Halesowen Road, Sandwell, B64 6HU | Walking directions to M Sajid News and Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 182 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6HU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.