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B65 9DL

Portway Hill

Tividale

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Overview

Postcode B65 9DL is located in a major urban area, within the Tividale ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tividale area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tividale is £46,924 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is View Point Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Tividale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Tividale has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tividale is £46,924 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from B65 9DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Tividale near B65 9DL 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 9DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miView Point ParkMediumWalking directions to View Point Park

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
5,519.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.12(+35%)
Public order
9.2(+52%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(-8%)
Other theft
6.13(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
78.38%
Indian
18
4.86%
Other
15
4.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
2.97%
Other Asian
9
2.43%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
28.47%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.6%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
38.17%
Owns outright
41
31.3%
Social rents from council
21
16.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.45%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Tividale

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £264K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Tividale area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tividale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£340,000£288
Terraced13£240,000£271
Semi-Detached64£220,000£274
Flats3£77,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tividale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tividale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£51,725£120,000£125,000
2017£225,000£51,000£129,950£130,000
2018£218,000£67,500£135,000£123,500
2019£215,000£49,000£139,750£135,000
2020£275,000£71,000£150,000£150,000
2021£265,000£53,500£170,500£161,000
2022£308,950£82,500£200,000£190,250
2023£315,000£152,500£191,250£210,000
2024£300,000£88,000£198,500£197,000
2025£365,750£89,500£215,000£244,000
2026£275,000£77,000£222,500£166,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tividale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tividale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£126£145£164
2017£213£117£157£164
2018£232£120£164£159
2019£241£134£178£167
2020£247£165£185£203
2021£257£84£214£214
2022£282£161£251£238
2023£296£211£247£270
2024£295£182£250£242
2025£316£189£267£282
2026£323£107£258£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tividale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 2025157, Portway Hill, Rowley Regis, B65 9DLSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,500
05 Mar 2025The Wheatsheaf, 1, Turners Hill, Rowley Regis, B65 9DPOtherFreehold£494,070
29 May 202612, Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
01 May 20268A, Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1PJDetachedFreehold£260,000
18 Jul 202516, Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1PJTerracedFreehold£162,500

Schools

In the B65 9DL postcode area, located within Tividale, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B65 9DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOakham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGrace Mary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 9DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremierCity Road, Sandwell, B69 1QSWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miA.T.S.A Convenience StoreWheatsheaf Road, Sandwell, B69 1SLWalking directions to A.T.S.A Convenience Store

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

Local councillors

Maria Crompton

Tividale - 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
WardTividaleE05001280
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TividaleE02002064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 022AE01010077
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 9DL

Is B65 9DL (Tividale) safe?

The area around B65 9DL records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B65 9DL?

The median sale price around B65 9DL in Tividale is £225,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 9DL?

There are 10 schools close to B65 9DL, including Oakham Primary School (Outstanding), Grace Mary Primary School (Outstanding) and Springfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B65 9DL?

B65 9DL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B65 9DL (Tividale) in Parliament and on the local council?

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