Postcode B64 5SE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 36.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from B64 5SE.
Old Hill near B64 5SE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 5SE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | 6, Willetts Way, Cradley Heath, B64 5SD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £196,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 3, Oaklea Drive, Cradley Heath, B64 5SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 03 Apr 2025 | 9, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU | Detached | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 36, Highgate Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 41, Highgate Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5RY | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the B64 5SE postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 5SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Harvest Road, Sandwell, B64 5PR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Hales Convience Store and Off-License | Elbow Street, Sandwell, B64 6HX | Walking directions to Hales Convience Store and Off-License |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Millenium Leisure | Sandwell, B64 6HF | Walking directions to Millenium Leisure |
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 5SE, 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 5SE 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 5SE 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 5SE, including Ormiston Forge Academy (Good), Reddal Hill Primary School (Good) and Impact Independent School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B64 5SE is Old Hill, about 938 m away.
B64 5SE 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 5SE is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).