Postcode B64 5QF is located in a major urban area, within the Rowley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Old Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 Old Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Harvest Fields.
Old Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,330 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Old Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% 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 5QF.
Old Hill near B64 5QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Harvest Fields | Small | Walking directions to Harvest Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Purlin Wharf Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Purlin Wharf Pocket Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £323,500 | £350 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £211,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 9 | £111,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229,995 | £90,000 | £128,000 | £113,500 |
| 2017 | £251,245 | £90,000 | £149,995 | £119,000 |
| 2018 | £279,995 | £96,000 | £166,000 | £124,750 |
| 2019 | £257,498 | £76,500 | £150,000 | £133,500 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £55,000 | £155,000 | £142,500 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £79,950 | £180,000 | £149,950 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £95,000 | £190,500 | £178,000 |
| 2023 | £260,500 | £107,975 | £205,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £292,500 | £95,000 | £200,750 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £109,250 | £212,000 | £193,750 |
| 2026 | £308,500 | £105,000 | £208,000 | £178,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £135 | £158 | £147 |
| 2017 | £216 | £137 | £196 | £142 |
| 2018 | £244 | £135 | £196 | £158 |
| 2019 | £238 | £133 | £192 | £158 |
| 2020 | £239 | £114 | £188 | £180 |
| 2021 | £275 | £173 | £213 | £209 |
| 2022 | £306 | £180 | £229 | £208 |
| 2023 | £298 | £191 | £254 | £232 |
| 2024 | £301 | £167 | £244 | £239 |
| 2025 | £334 | £194 | £256 | £235 |
| 2026 | £342 | £232 | £258 | £238 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 5QF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 | 25, Bluebell Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5NP | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 5, York Road, Dudley, DY2 9LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £163,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 27, York Road, Dudley, DY2 9LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 14, Dudhill Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 47, Worcester Road, Dudley, DY2 9LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £168,000 |
In the B64 5QF postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 5QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Halesowen Road, Dudley, DY2 9NP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Harvest Road, Sandwell, B64 5PR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Essdee Stores | 1 Oak Street, Dudley, DY2 9LH | Walking directions to Essdee Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Saltwells Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | M Sajid News and Superstore | Halesowen Road, Sandwell, B64 6HU | Walking directions to M Sajid News and Superstore |
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 5QF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sohail Iqbal
Rowley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B64 5QF records about 75 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 5QF in Old Hill is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B64 5QF, including Brickhouse Primary School (Good), Ormiston Forge Academy (Good) and Reddal Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B64 5QF is Old Hill, about 1,518 m away.
B64 5QF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,330 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B64 5QF is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).