Postcode B64 5LD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bowling Green Park.
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 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 per household in Old Hill is £40,995 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B64 5LD.
Old Hill near B64 5LD 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 |
| 1 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bowling Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Bowling Green Park |
| 0.1 mi | Bristol Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bristol Road Open Space |
| 0.1 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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 5LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 8, Newark Road, Dudley, DY2 9SH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Unit D, Westminster Industrial Estate, Cradley Road, Dudley, DY2 9SW | Other | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Unit E, Westminster Industrial Estate, Cradley Road, Dudley, DY2 9SW | Other | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Unit C, Westminster Industrial Estate, Cradley Road, Dudley, DY2 9SW | Other | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 227, Cradley Road, Dudley, DY2 9SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the B64 5LD postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 5LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Asda | Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 9RR | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Fox Oak Street, Sandwell, B64 5DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | G and S Stores | Saltwells Road, Dudley, DY2 0AA | Walking directions to G and S Stores |
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 5LD, 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 5LD 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 5LD in Old Hill is £230,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B64 5LD, including Corngreaves Academy (Good), Netherbrook Primary School (Good) and Reddal Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B64 5LD is Cradley Heath, about 1,257 m away.
B64 5LD 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 5LD is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicki Smith (Labour Party).