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B65 0NN

Oldbury Road

Langley

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Overview

Postcode B65 0NN is located in a major urban area, within the Langley area 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 median sale price in Langley is £215,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Birdy's Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackheath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,185 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackheath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

Approximately 26.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from B65 0NN.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath near B65 0NN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B65 0NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 0NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBirdy's FieldSmallWalking directions to Birdy's Field
0.3 miRamrod Hall Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space
0.3 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
393
Population density
8,972.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.59(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.53(+154%)
Vehicle crime
13.73(+111%)
Other theft
8.92(+57%)
Shoplifting
7.55(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
48.21%
Indian
31
7.91%
Pakistani
26
6.63%
Caribbean
26
6.63%
Arab
25
6.38%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
27.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
19.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.38%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.24%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
31.15%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.87%
Social rents from council
31
25.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.93%
Other social rented
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Langley

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £260K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £455,000.

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-Detached44£243,500£259
Terraced37£180,000£223
Flats2£92,750£155

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£250,000£126,000£227,000£181,000
2026£300,000£128,000£250,000£180,000
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£276£177£260£215
2026£277£183£281£222
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 0NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20263, Summer Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9QHTerracedFreehold£180,000
04 Aug 2025184, Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
10 Oct 20258, Mincing Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9QDTerracedFreehold£285,000
26 Sept 20254A, Mincing Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9QDTerracedFreehold£225,000
11 Jul 202513, Mincing Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9QDDetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the B65 0NN postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B65 0NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBlackheath Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miNot applicableThe Primrose CentrePupil referral unit
0.5 miPrimaryCauseway Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B65 0NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 0NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalMincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miWhiteheath SupermarketOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QHWalking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket
0.4 miBudgens309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PSWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miMac ConvenienceOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0JSWalking directions to Mac Convenience
0.5 miLidlOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0LGWalking directions to Lidl

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 0NN, 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)BlackheathE02002075
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 033EE01009999
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 0NN

Is B65 0NN (Blackheath) safe?

The area around B65 0NN 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B65 0NN?

The median sale price around B65 0NN in Langley is £215,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 0NN?

There are 13 schools close to B65 0NN, including Blackheath Primary School (Good), The Primrose Centre (Good) and Causeway Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B65 0NN?

The closest station to B65 0NN is Rowley Regis, about 541 m away.

How deprived is the area around B65 0NN?

B65 0NN 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B65 0NN 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).