Postcode B65 0LP 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Rowley Regis, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Birdy's Field.
Blackheath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,185 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Blackheath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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.
The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 92 ft away from B65 0LP.
Blackheath near B65 0LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| 1 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birdy's Field | Small | Walking directions to Birdy's Field |
| 0.4 mi | Blackheath Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackheath Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Egg | Small | Walking directions to The Egg |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £320,000 | £308 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £226,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 37 | £192,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 8 | £127,500 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £335,000 | £130,000 | £225,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £246 | £225 |
| 2026 | £313 | £201 | £272 | £228 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 8, Cardale Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 7, Cardale Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 23, Avenue Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 23, Avenue Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 6, Park Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the B65 0LP postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 0LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0LG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Mac Convenience | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0JS | Walking directions to Mac Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Deen Corner Stores | Nimmings Road, Dudley, B62 9JF | Walking directions to Deen Corner Stores |
| 0.2 mi | International Shop | Halesowen Street, Sandwell, B65 0HG | Walking directions to International Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0DU | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B65 0LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kerrie Carmichael
Blackheath - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B65 0LP records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around B65 0LP in Blackheath is £226,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B65 0LP, including Blackheath Primary School (Good), Highfields Primary School (Good) and Hurst Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B65 0LP is Rowley Regis, about 284 m away.
B65 0LP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,185 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B65 0LP is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kerrie Carmichael (Labour Party).