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B65 9AQ

Bill Thomas Way

Rowley

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Overview

Postcode B65 9AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Rowley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Whiteheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Whiteheath has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from B65 9AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whiteheath near B65 9AQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
501
Population density
7,522.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.52(+5%)
Shoplifting
33.35(+283%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.18(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-36%)
Vehicle crime
3.8(-42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
63.25%
Indian
82
16.47%
African
36
7.23%
Caribbean
14
2.81%
Other White
12
2.41%
Total population: 498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
156
40.84%
Level 3 (A level)
64
16.75%
No qualifications
60
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
13.61%
Apprenticeship
21
5.5%
Total 16+ residents: 382

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
121
56.28%
Social rents from council
40
18.6%
Owns outright
34
15.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
7.91%
Other forms of private rent
2
0.93%
Total households: 215

Property prices in Rowley

Median price£209,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £261K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£323,500£350
Semi-Detached44£211,000£252
Terraced21£195,000£238
Flats9£111,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,995£90,000£128,000£113,500
2017£251,245£90,000£149,995£119,000
2018£279,995£96,000£166,000£124,750
2019£257,498£76,500£150,000£133,500
2020£227,500£55,000£155,000£142,500
2021£260,000£79,950£180,000£149,950
2022£290,000£95,000£190,500£178,000
2023£260,500£107,975£205,000£175,000
2024£292,500£95,000£200,750£190,000
2025£327,500£109,250£212,000£193,750
2026£308,500£105,000£208,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£135£158£147
2017£216£137£196£142
2018£244£135£196£158
2019£238£133£192£158
2020£239£114£188£180
2021£275£173£213£209
2022£306£180£229£208
2023£298£191£254£232
2024£301£167£244£239
2025£334£194£256£235
2026£342£232£258£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202529, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQDetachedFreehold£410,000
17 Oct 202531, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
04 Apr 202551, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
14 Mar 202551, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
30 May 20257, Archangel Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 9AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the B65 9AQ postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B65 9AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRowley Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryRowley Hall Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 9AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 9AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisHartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DFWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOne Stop52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JGWalking directions to One Stop

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 9AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sohail Iqbal

Rowley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardRowleyE05001275
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhiteheathE02002069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 027BE01009935
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2016-08-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 9AQ

Is B65 9AQ (Whiteheath) safe?

The area around B65 9AQ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B65 9AQ?

The median sale price around B65 9AQ in Whiteheath is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 9AQ?

There are 12 schools close to B65 9AQ, including St James CofE Primary School (Good), Rowley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement) and Rowley Hall Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B65 9AQ?

B65 9AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B65 9AQ (Whiteheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B65 9AQ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).