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B65 0AA

Powke Lane

Blackheath

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Overview

Postcode B65 0AA is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blackheath area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Britannia Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Blackheath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Blackheath has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from B65 0AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath near B65 0AA 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B65 0AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill
0.7 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 0AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBritannia ParkMediumWalking directions to Britannia Park
0.5 miHarvest FieldsSmallWalking directions to Harvest Fields
0.3 miThe EggSmallWalking directions to The Egg

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
7,100.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.15(-32%)
Public order
4.22(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.95(-73%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
76.88%
Other White
29
8.08%
Indian
20
5.57%
Caribbean
8
2.23%
Bangladeshi
5
1.39%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
23.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
22.51%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.22%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
35.62%
Owns with a mortgage
47
29.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
18.12%
Social rents from council
16
10%
Other social rented
5
3.12%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price£227,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £265K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £595,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackheath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£317,500£309
Semi-Detached47£227,000£261
Terraced34£199,000£232
Flats8£121,000£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackheath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,000£93,500£142,000£117,500
2017£210,000£99,000£130,000£118,350
2018£210,000£106,000£150,000£133,000
2019£231,500£101,500£156,500£127,500
2020£225,000£112,000£158,000£141,500
2021£295,000£119,000£182,000£161,000
2022£290,000£130,000£210,000£181,250
2023£306,500£123,500£196,000£190,000
2024£250,000£121,000£220,000£180,000
2025£309,000£125,000£215,000£192,500
2026£332,500£117,000£230,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£135£156£127
2017£210£148£166£151
2018£206£178£178£157
2019£218£158£188£152
2020£239£165£193£179
2021£242£190£226£184
2022£313£199£239£224
2023£283£213£244£226
2024£278£194£266£222
2025£283£207£250£225
2026£326£175£272£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackheath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackheath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026189, Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0AATerracedFreehold£250,000
10 Dec 2025185, Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0AATerracedFreehold£235,000
10 Dec 2025185, Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0AATerracedFreehold£235,000
11 Nov 2025173, Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0AATerracedFreehold£105,000
29 Jan 202614, Alwin Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8BNDetachedFreehold£227,000

Schools

In the B65 0AA postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B65 0AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHighfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBlackheath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Michael's Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 0AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 0AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGrewal Convenience StoreHigh Street, Sandwell, B65 0EHWalking directions to Grewal Convenience Store
0.3 miHeron Foods168,169 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DXWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miMalcolm'sHigh Street, Sandwell, B65 0DTWalking directions to Malcolm's
0.4 miIcelandHigh Street, Sandwell, B65 0DUWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miSainsbury'sHalesowen Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 B65 0AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kerrie Carmichael

Blackheath - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gurinder Singh Josan

Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencySmethwickE14001478
WardBlackheathE05001261
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackheathE02002075
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 033CE01009931
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 0AA

Is B65 0AA (Blackheath) safe?

The area around B65 0AA records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B65 0AA?

The median sale price around B65 0AA in Blackheath is £227,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 0AA?

There are 15 schools close to B65 0AA, including Highfields Primary School (Good), Blackheath Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B65 0AA?

The closest station to B65 0AA is Old Hill, about 798 m away.

How deprived is the area around B65 0AA?

B65 0AA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B65 0AA (Blackheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B65 0AA is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kerrie Carmichael (Labour Party).