Postcode B64 6RU is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Old Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Hill is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Egg.
Old Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Old Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.6% 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 of residents in Old Hill is £35,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B64 6RU.
Old Hill near B64 6RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £309,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £121,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £213,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Blackheath
In the B64 6RU postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.