Postcode B65 8BG 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 very high crime levels, with around 215.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Britannia Park.
Blackheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Blackheath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 215.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from B65 8BG.
Blackheath near B65 8BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| 0.6 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Britannia Park | Medium | Walking directions to Britannia Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Egg | Small | Walking directions to The Egg |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 37 | £185,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £215,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £125,000 |
| Detached | 25 | £300,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackheath
In the B65 8BG postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grewal Convenience Store | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0EH | Walking directions to Grewal Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 168,169 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Malcolm's | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0DT | Walking directions to Malcolm's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0DU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | International Shop | Halesowen Street, Sandwell, B65 0HG | Walking directions to International Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B65 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kerrie Carmichael
Blackheath - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.