Postcode B65 8DP is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rowley East is £41,267 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Britannia Park.
Rowley East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,625 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Rowley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rowley East is £41,267 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from B65 8DP.
Rowley East near B65 8DP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| 0.8 mi | Old Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Old Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Britannia Park | Medium | Walking directions to Britannia Park |
| 0.4 mi | Harvest Fields | Small | Walking directions to Harvest Fields |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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 | 22 | £307,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £123,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £176,500 |
10 year median price trend in Blackheath
In the B65 8DP postcode area, located within Rowley East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 8DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Rowley Village, Sandwell, B65 9AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Grewal Convenience Store | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0EH | Walking directions to Grewal Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Mincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 168,169 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DX | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Malcolm's | High Street, Sandwell, B65 0DT | Walking directions to Malcolm's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.