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B64 7NB

Timbertree Crescent

Cradley Heath and Old Hill

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Detailed insights for B64 7NB

Overview

Postcode B64 7NB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Old Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haden Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cradley Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cradley Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.5%

Approximately 37.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B64 7NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Cradley Heath near B64 7NB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B64 7NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
7,335 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.91(+3%)
Other theft
13.48(+137%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.48(+85%)
Vehicle crime
9.71(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
88.93%
Other White
12
4.15%
Caribbean
7
2.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.38%
Indian
3
1.04%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.35%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
32
28.57%
Owns outright
25
22.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.82%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 7NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B64 7NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202530A, Timbertree Crescent, Cradley Heath, B64 7NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
14 May 202612, Coppice Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
21 Nov 20259, Mill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7NASemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
24 Apr 202655, Timbertree Crescent, Cradley Heath, B64 7NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
31 Oct 202542, Timbertree Crescent, Cradley Heath, B64 7NDTerracedFreehold£208,000

Schools

In the B64 7NB postcode area, located within Cradley Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B64 7NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTimbertree AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryTemple Meadow Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOld Hill Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B64 7NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miFamily Shopper50 Surfeit Hill Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7EBWalking directions to Family Shopper

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 7NB, 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 038BE01009954
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B64 7NB

Is B64 7NB (Cradley Heath) safe?

The area around B64 7NB records about 90 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 7NB?

The median sale price around B64 7NB 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 7NB?

There are 13 schools close to B64 7NB, including Timbertree Academy (Good), Temple Meadow Primary School (Good) and Old Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B64 7NB?

The closest station to B64 7NB is Old Hill, about 1,100 m away.

How deprived is the area around B64 7NB?

B64 7NB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,052 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B64 7NB (Cradley Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

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