Postcode B65 9EW is located in a major urban area, within the Rowley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowley East is £41,267 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Britannia Park.
Rowley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Rowley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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 83 ft away from B65 9EW.
Rowley East near B65 9EW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £323,500 | £350 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £211,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 9 | £111,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 92, Rowley Village, Rowley Regis, B65 9EN | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 34, Park Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 9ES | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £263,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 54A, Park Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 9ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 70, Park Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 9ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £212,450 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 4, Carillon Gardens, Rowley Regis, B65 9LW | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B65 9EW postcode area, located within Rowley East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 9EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Rowley Village, Sandwell, B65 9AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Mincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Mac Convenience | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0JS | Walking directions to Mac Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B65 9EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sohail Iqbal
Rowley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B65 9EW records about 83 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B65 9EW in Rowley East is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B65 9EW, 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.
The closest station to B65 9EW is Rowley Regis, about 1,019 m away.
B65 9EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,516 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B65 9EW is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).