Postcode B65 8BJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blackheath is £36,800 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Britannia Park.
Blackheath has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Blackheath has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Blackheath is £36,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B65 8BJ.
Blackheath near B65 8BJ 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Harvest Fields | Small | Walking directions to Harvest Fields |
| 0.4 mi | The Egg | Small | Walking directions to The Egg |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £307,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackheath
In the B65 8BJ postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Grewal Convenience Store | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0EH | Walking directions to Grewal Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Rowley Village, Sandwell, B65 9AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 168,169 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Malcolm's | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0DT | Walking directions to Malcolm's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0DU | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.