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B64 6NH

Halesowen Road

Cradley Heath and Old Hill

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Overview

Postcode B64 6NH 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 Old Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haden Hill Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Old Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Old Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.4%

Approximately 28.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Old Hill is £40,995 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from B64 6NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Hill near B64 6NH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B64 6NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B64 6NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHaden Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Haden Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
4,585.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.78(+78%)
Public order
14.61(+141%)
Vehicle crime
10.35(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
68.24%
Pakistani
42
10.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
3.72%
Indian
13
3.23%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
27.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
22.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.33%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.38%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
26.78%
Social rents from council
46
25.14%
Owns with a mortgage
41
22.4%
Owns outright
37
20.22%
Other social rented
6
3.28%
Total households: 183

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 6NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 6NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202537, Mossvale Close, Cradley Heath, B64 6DPDetachedLeasehold£130,000
05 Dec 202537, Mossvale Close, Cradley Heath, B64 6DPDetachedLeasehold£130,000
12 Dec 202525, Church View Drive, Cradley Heath, B64 6JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
21 Nov 202535, Church View Drive, Cradley Heath, B64 6JXDetachedFreehold£240,000
14 Nov 202519, Willow Close, Cradley Heath, B64 6EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the B64 6NH postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B64 6NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOld Hill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableImpact Independent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTemple Meadow Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 6NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B64 6NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miA.R. NewsSandwell, B64 6NHWalking directions to A.R. News
0.1 miMMS Supermarket LtdBeechcroft Road, Sandwell, B64 6NJWalking directions to MMS Supermarket Ltd
0.2 miHeron FoodsMace Street, Sandwell, B64 6HZWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miM&D Food and WineSandwell, B64 6NLWalking directions to M&D Food and Wine
0.2 miOld Hill NewsSandwell, B64 6HEWalking directions to Old Hill News

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 6NH, 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)Old HillE02002077
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 035DE01009956
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B64 6NH

Is B64 6NH (Old Hill) safe?

The area around B64 6NH records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6NH?

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

What schools are near B64 6NH?

There are 12 schools close to B64 6NH, including Old Hill Primary School (Good), Impact Independent School (Good) and Temple Meadow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B64 6NH?

The closest station to B64 6NH is Old Hill, about 675 m away.

How deprived is the area around B64 6NH?

B64 6NH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,646 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B64 6NH (Old Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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