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B65 0NP

Oldbury Road

Blackheath

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Overview

Postcode B65 0NP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.2 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 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 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Britannia Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
52.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Blackheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blackheath has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.8%

Approximately 52.8% 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.

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 58 ft away from B65 0NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath near B65 0NP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B65 0NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis
1 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 0NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBritannia ParkMediumWalking directions to Britannia Park
0.2 miBirdy's FieldSmallWalking directions to Birdy's Field
0.4 miBlackheath ParkSmallWalking directions to Blackheath Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
5,440.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.08(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Public order
6.85(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-42%)
Vehicle crime
5.71(-12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
70.29%
Pakistani
19
6.88%
Other White
14
5.07%
Indian
13
4.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
4.35%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
18.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
16.22%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
52.85%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.14%
Owns outright
14
11.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.38%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price£226,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £266K

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.

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
Detached27£320,000£308
Semi-Detached44£226,000£259
Terraced37£192,000£228
Flats8£127,500£194

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£335,000£130,000£225,000£180,000
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£246£225
2026£313£201£272£228
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202555, Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
04 Jul 202537, Spring Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 9BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
23 Sept 202510, Aqua Court, Cardale Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0LWFlatsLeasehold£125,000
27 Jun 202522, Aqua Court, Cardale Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0LWFlatsLeasehold£135,000
06 Jun 202539, Aqua Court, Cardale Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0LWFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the B65 0NP postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B65 0NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBlackheath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHighfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 0NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 0NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMac ConvenienceOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0JSWalking directions to Mac Convenience
0.1 miLidlOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0LGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIcelandHigh Street, Sandwell, B65 0DUWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miInternational ShopHalesowen Street, Sandwell, B65 0HGWalking directions to International Shop
0.2 miHeron Foods168,169 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DXWalking directions to Heron Foods

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 0NP, 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 033AE01009929
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 0NP

Is B65 0NP (Blackheath) safe?

The area around B65 0NP records about 94 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B65 0NP?

The median sale price around B65 0NP in Blackheath is £226,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 0NP?

There are 12 schools close to B65 0NP, including Blackheath Primary School (Good), Highfields 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 0NP?

The closest station to B65 0NP is Rowley Regis, about 387 m away.

How deprived is the area around B65 0NP?

B65 0NP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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