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B64 7JE

Halesowen Road

Cradley Heath and Old Hill

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Detailed insights for B64 7JE

Overview

Postcode B64 7JE 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haden Hill Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Old Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Old Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from B64 7JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Hill near B64 7JE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B64 7JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B64 7JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHaden Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Haden Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
4,556.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.39(-78%)
Burglary
2.8(-31%)
Vehicle crime
2.8(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.1(-71%)
Other theft
1.4(-75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
275
91.67%
Indian
4
1.33%
Caribbean
4
1.33%
Other White
4
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
26.34%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.56%
No qualifications
44
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.36%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
56.74%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.35%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

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 7JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 7JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 20263, High Clere, Cradley Heath, B64 7HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
28 Nov 20256, Marquis Drive, Halesowen, B62 8TETerracedLeasehold£261,000
09 May 202529, Marquis Drive, Halesowen, B62 8TESemi-DetachedLeasehold£270,000
20 Mar 202525, Marquis Drive, Halesowen, B62 8TEDetachedFreehold£335,000
03 Nov 20258, Hardwick Drive, Halesowen, B62 8TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000

Schools

In the B64 7JE postcode area, located within Old Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B64 7JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableCoombswood Special SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryNewfield Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 mi16 plusHalesowen CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B64 7JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B64 7JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressDudley Road, Dudley, B63 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 7JE, 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 035EE01009959
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B64 7JE

Is B64 7JE (Old Hill) safe?

The area around B64 7JE records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7JE?

The median sale price around B64 7JE 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 7JE?

There are 14 schools close to B64 7JE, including Coombswood Special School, Newfield Park Primary Academy and Halesowen College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B64 7JE?

The closest station to B64 7JE is Old Hill, about 767 m away.

How deprived is the area around B64 7JE?

B64 7JE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,135 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B64 7JE (Old Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B64 7JE is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vicki Smith (Labour Party).