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B64 6PD

Station Road

Cradley Heath and Old Hill

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Detailed insights for B64 6PD

Overview

Postcode B64 6PD 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 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 median sale price in Cradley Heath and Old Hill is £220,000 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 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
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Old Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,646 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

9.3%

Approximately 9.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from B64 6PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Hill near B64 6PD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B64 6PD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
4,992.3 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
238
72.78%
Pakistani
33
10.09%
Indian
14
4.28%
Bangladeshi
11
3.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.45%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.4%
No qualifications
56
21.13%
Level 3 (A level)
53
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
26.36%
Social rents from council
9
6.98%
Other social rented
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Cradley Heath and Old Hill

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £254
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £270K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £254 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
Detached27£315,000£308
Semi-Detached55£235,000£281
Terraced42£190,175£214
Flats13£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£340,000£99,500£238,000£190,000
2026£380,000£115,000£235,000£190,750
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£305£200£276£219
2026£327£204£291£210
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 6PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 6PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025365, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6PHTerracedFreehold£190,000
22 Aug 2025369, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6PHTerracedFreehold£210,000
20 Jun 202544, Station Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6PATerracedFreehold£178,000
10 Oct 202594, Clifton Street, Cradley Heath, B64 6QJTerracedFreehold£175,000
08 Jun 2026112, Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the B64 6PD postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 8 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.

Nearby schools for B64 6PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryTemple Meadow Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.2 miPrimaryOld Hill Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.3 miNot applicableImpact Independent SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B64 6PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B64 6PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miM&D Food and WineSandwell, B64 6NLWalking directions to M&D Food and Wine
0.1 miMMS Supermarket LtdBeechcroft Road, Sandwell, B64 6NJWalking directions to MMS Supermarket Ltd
0.2 miA.R. NewsSandwell, B64 6NHWalking directions to A.R. News
0.3 miHeron FoodsMace Street, Sandwell, B64 6HZWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 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 6PD, 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 6PD

Is B64 6PD (Old Hill) safe?

The area around B64 6PD 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, public order and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B64 6PD?

The median sale price around B64 6PD in Cradley Heath and Old Hill is £220,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B64 6PD?

There are 11 schools close to B64 6PD, including Temple Meadow Primary School (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.

What is the nearest station to B64 6PD?

The closest station to B64 6PD is Old Hill, about 404 m away.

How deprived is the area around B64 6PD?

B64 6PD 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 6PD (Old Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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