Postcode B64 6EA is located in a major urban area, within the Cradley Heath and Old Hill area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cradley Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cradley Heath is £43,966 per year. The median sale price in Cradley Heath and Old Hill is £220,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Cradley Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bristol Road Open Space.
Cradley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,623 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Cradley Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cradley Heath is £43,966 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 247 ft away from B64 6EA.
Cradley Heath near B64 6EA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Cradley Heath | N/A | Walking directions to Cradley Heath |
| 0.8 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bristol Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Bristol Road Open Space |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £258 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 | 26 | £320,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £237,500 | £284 |
| Terraced | 42 | £190,175 | £214 |
| Flats | 13 | £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 | £340,000 | £99,500 | £238,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £115,000 | £235,000 | £190,750 |
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 | £305 | £200 | £276 | £219 |
| 2026 | £327 | £204 | £291 | £210 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 6EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 89, Sutherland Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6EB | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 25, Morgan Close, Cradley Heath, B64 6DH | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 15, Delingpole Walk, Cradley Heath, B64 6DN | Terraced | Freehold | £168,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 12, Wycherley Way, Cradley Heath, B64 6DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 19, Wycherley Way, Cradley Heath, B64 6DA | Flats | Leasehold | £112,500 |
In the B64 6EA postcode area, located within Cradley Heath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Corngreaves Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Feb 2023. | |
Corngreaves Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Feb 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Old Hill Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
Old Hill Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Jun 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Impact Independent School | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Impact Independent School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B64 6EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Family Shopper | 50 Surfeit Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7EB | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Savers Express | Upper High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HX | Walking directions to Savers Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nayla News | Reddal Hill Road, Sandwell, B64 5JT | Walking directions to Nayla News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Fox Oak Street, Sandwell, B64 5DF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Cradley Heath Newsagents | High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HL | Walking directions to Cradley Heath Newsagents |
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 6EA, 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 6EA records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B64 6EA in Cradley Heath and Old Hill is £220,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B64 6EA, including Corngreaves Academy (Good), Old Hill Primary School (Good) and Impact Independent School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B64 6EA is Cradley Heath, about 1,120 m away.
B64 6EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,623 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 6EA is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicki Smith (Labour Party).