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B64 6EB

Sutherland Road

Cradley Heath and Old Hill

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Detailed insights for B64 6EB

Overview

Postcode B64 6EB 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 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 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Cradley Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cradley Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Cradley Heath is £43,966 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from B64 6EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Cradley Heath near B64 6EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cradley Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B64 6EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Cradley Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Cradley Heath
0.7 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B64 6EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBristol Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Bristol Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
485
Population density
6,616.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.65(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.41(-50%)
Vehicle crime
5.41(-17%)
Other theft
4.32(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
357
73.61%
Pakistani
32
6.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
4.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
3.71%
Bangladeshi
8
1.65%
Total population: 485

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
31.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
16.86%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
78
48.45%
Owns with a mortgage
40
24.84%
Owns outright
22
13.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.18%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.24%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £270K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£325,000£296
Semi-Detached49£240,000£279
Terraced39£200,000£241
Flats11£115,000£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cradley Heath and Old Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cradley Heath and Old Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 6EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 6EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202689, Sutherland Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6EBTerracedFreehold£270,000
22 Sept 202525, Morgan Close, Cradley Heath, B64 6DHTerracedFreehold£150,000
21 Mar 202513, Western Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
17 Mar 20256, The Terrace, Cradley Heath, B64 7ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000
09 Oct 202515, Delingpole Walk, Cradley Heath, B64 6DNTerracedFreehold£168,000

Schools

In the B64 6EB postcode area, located within Cradley Heath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B64 6EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCorngreaves AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOld Hill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableImpact Independent SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 6EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B64 6EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily Shopper50 Surfeit Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7EBWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miSavers ExpressUpper High Street, Sandwell, B64 5HXWalking directions to Savers Express
0.3 miNayla NewsReddal Hill Road, Sandwell, B64 5JTWalking directions to Nayla News
0.3 miTesco ExtraFox Oak Street, Sandwell, B64 5DFWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miCradley Heath NewsagentsHigh Street, Sandwell, B64 5HLWalking directions to Cradley Heath Newsagents

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B64 6EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Vicki Smith

Cradley Heath and Old Hill - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cradley HeathE02002080
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 038CE01009957
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B64 6EB

Is B64 6EB (Cradley Heath) safe?

The area around B64 6EB 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B64 6EB?

The median sale price around B64 6EB in Cradley Heath is £230,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B64 6EB?

There are 11 schools close to B64 6EB, including Corngreaves Academy (Good), Old Hill Primary School (Good) and Impact Independent School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B64 6EB?

The closest station to B64 6EB is Cradley Heath, about 1,137 m away.

How deprived is the area around B64 6EB?

B64 6EB 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).

Who represents B64 6EB (Cradley Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B64 6EB is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicki Smith (Labour Party).