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B65 0EW

Chichester Drive

Langley

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Overview

Postcode B65 0EW is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ramrod Hall Open Space.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Whiteheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,317 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Whiteheath has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from B65 0EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiteheath near B65 0EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B65 0EW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 0EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRamrod Hall Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space
0.2 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park
0.2 miBlackheath ParkSmallWalking directions to Blackheath Park

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
7,857.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.25(+9%)
Vehicle crime
9.63(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.49(+3%)
Drugs
5.88(+119%)
Other theft
5.35(-6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
57.32%
Indian
29
7.32%
Pakistani
28
7.07%
Other White
21
5.3%
African
20
5.05%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
28.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
80
24.92%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
32.05%
Owns outright
47
30.13%
Social rents from council
26
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.56%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Langley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£277
Semi-Detached46£243,500£268
Terraced33£175,000£219
Flats2£96,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£95,000£141,500£117,500
2017£220,000£84,750£150,000£122,000
2018£215,000£90,750£150,500£123,000
2019£230,000£90,000£160,000£131,000
2020£199,000£112,000£165,000£130,000
2021£271,000£95,000£183,500£153,500
2022£235,000£97,750£230,000£180,000
2023£182,500£125,000£222,000£179,000
2024£235,000£122,000£210,000£188,000
2025£255,000£126,000£228,500£176,000
2026£290,000£257,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£120£172£134
2017£200£138£178£143
2018£213£133£171£146
2019£187£158£180£163
2020£228£173£187£162
2021£255£154£213£180
2022£257£169£238£222
2023£266£189£240£210
2024£257£177£244£213
2025£282£177£261£212
2026£266£296£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202618, Chichester Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 0EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
12 Mar 202615, Chichester Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 0EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
07 Mar 20252, Chichester Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 0EWDetachedFreehold£255,000
08 Aug 202514, Bond Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0QQTerracedFreehold£162,500
06 Nov 202519, York Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0RRTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the B65 0EW postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B65 0EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Primrose CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCauseway Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryBlackheath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 0EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 0EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWhiteheath SupermarketOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QHWalking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket
0.3 miBudgens309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PSWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miNisa LocalMincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miN. Barcaly & Son. NewsagentCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LUWalking directions to N. Barcaly & Son. Newsagent
0.4 miOne Stop52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JGWalking directions to One Stop

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

Local councillors

Caroline Louise Owen

Langley - 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
WardLangleyE05001270
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhiteheathE02002069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 027DE01010004
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2016-03-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 0EW

Is B65 0EW (Whiteheath) safe?

The area around B65 0EW records about 82 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B65 0EW?

The median sale price around B65 0EW in Whiteheath is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 0EW?

There are 12 schools close to B65 0EW, including The Primrose Centre (Good), Causeway Green Primary School (Requires improvement) and Blackheath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B65 0EW?

The closest station to B65 0EW is Rowley Regis, about 696 m away.

How deprived is the area around B65 0EW?

B65 0EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,317 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B65 0EW (Whiteheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

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