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B65 8DX

Churchill Drive

Blackheath

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Overview

Postcode B65 8DX 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below 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 Old Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Britannia Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Blackheath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Blackheath has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from B65 8DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackheath near B65 8DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Old Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B65 8DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill
0.7 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 8DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBritannia ParkMediumWalking directions to Britannia Park
0.3 miHarvest FieldsSmallWalking directions to Harvest Fields
0.5 miThe EggSmallWalking directions to The Egg

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
8,580.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.15(-32%)
Public order
4.22(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.95(-73%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
74.82%
Indian
21
7.45%
Caribbean
11
3.9%
Other
9
3.19%
Other White
8
2.84%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
29.49%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.96%
No qualifications
24
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
47.15%
Owns outright
42
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Blackheath

Median price£227,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £265K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £253 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
Detached24£317,500£309
Semi-Detached47£227,000£261
Terraced34£199,000£232
Flats8£121,000£181

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£332,500£117,000£230,000£186,000
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£250£225
2026£326£175£272£240
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 8DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 8DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 20268, Churchill Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 8DXSemi-DetachedFreehold£442,000
06 Feb 2026136, Ross, Rowley Regis, B65 8DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
03 Jun 202614, Admirals Way, Rowley Regis, B65 8BLDetachedFreehold£345,000
17 Dec 202510, Admirals Way, Rowley Regis, B65 8BLDetachedFreehold£340,000
17 Apr 202658, Glaslyn Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 8EGFlatsLeasehold£117,000

Schools

In the B65 8DX postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B65 8DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Michael's Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Westminster SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBlackheath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 8DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 8DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressRowley Village, Sandwell, B65 9ATWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miGrewal Convenience StoreHigh Street, Sandwell, B65 0EHWalking directions to Grewal Convenience Store
0.4 miHeron Foods168,169 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DXWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miMalcolm'sHigh Street, Sandwell, B65 0DTWalking directions to Malcolm's
0.5 miNisa LocalHarvest Road, Sandwell, B64 5PRWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 8DX, 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 033CE01009931
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 8DX

Is B65 8DX (Blackheath) safe?

The area around B65 8DX records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8DX?

The median sale price around B65 8DX in Blackheath is £227,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 8DX?

There are 15 schools close to B65 8DX, including St Michael's Church of England High School (Good), The Westminster School (Outstanding) and Blackheath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B65 8DX?

The closest station to B65 8DX is Old Hill, about 1,157 m away.

How deprived is the area around B65 8DX?

B65 8DX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B65 8DX (Blackheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B65 8DX is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kerrie Carmichael (Labour Party).