Postcode B64 5RD is located in a major urban area, within the Rowley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowley West is £48,366 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Purlin Wharf Pocket Park.
Rowley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Rowley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rowley West is £48,366 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B64 5RD.
Rowley West near B64 5RD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 5RD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 99, Denby Way, Cradley Heath, B64 5RF | Detached | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 6, Minton Drive, Cradley Heath, B64 5RL | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 25, Fieldfare Close, Cradley Heath, B64 5QH | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 29, Fieldfare Close, Cradley Heath, B64 5QH | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 8, Bramble Close, Cradley Heath, B64 5QQ | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the B64 5RD postcode area, located within Rowley West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 5RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Essdee Stores | 1 Oak Street, Dudley, DY2 9LH | Walking directions to Essdee Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Halesowen Road, Dudley, DY2 9NP | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5RD, 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 5RD records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around B64 5RD in Rowley West is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B64 5RD, including Brickhouse Primary School (Good), Springfield Primary School (Good) and The Westminster School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B64 5RD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,869 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 5RD is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).