Postcode B65 9JG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ramrod Hall Open Space.
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.
Whiteheath has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.3% 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.
The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B65 9JG.
Whiteheath near B65 9JG 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ramrod Hall Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Ashes Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashes Wood 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 9JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | 36, Buckingham Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JN | Terraced | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 4, Buckingham Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £103,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 12, Lovett Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 16, Lovett Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1DG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 5, The Lenches, Oldbury, B69 1BF | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the B65 9JG postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 9JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | 52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Hartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PS | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Whiteheath Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QH | Walking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Mincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 9JG, 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 9JG 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.
The median sale price around B65 9JG in Whiteheath is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B65 9JG, including The Primrose Centre (Good), St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Rowley Hall Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B65 9JG is Rowley Regis, about 1,350 m away.
B65 9JG 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).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B65 9JG is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).