Postcode B65 9JR is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year. The median sale price in Blackheath is £225,000 (around £253 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £170,250 and £273,500. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ramrod Hall Open Space.
Whiteheath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,085 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Whiteheath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from B65 9JR.
Whiteheath near B65 9JR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ramrod Hall Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Ashes Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashes Wood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Blackheath Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackheath Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £307,500 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £227,500 | £266 |
| Terraced | 35 | £180,000 | £228 |
| Flats | 8 | £127,500 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £130,000 | £232,500 | £175,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £246 | £225 |
| 2026 | £313 | £201 | £271 | £228 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 289, Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 279, Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £183,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 261, Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JS | Detached | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 15, Winchester Close, Rowley Regis, B65 0PW | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 29, Winchester Close, Rowley Regis, B65 0PW | Flats | Leasehold | £57,500 |
In the B65 9JR postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | The Primrose Centre | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. | |
The Primrose Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Dec 2022
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St James CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
St James CofE Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Rowley Hall Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
Rowley Hall Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Jul 2024
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B65 9JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PS | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Whiteheath Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QH | Walking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Mincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Birchley Island Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 1DT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 9JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kerrie Carmichael
Blackheath - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B65 9JR records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B65 9JR in Blackheath is £225,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B65 9JR, including The Primrose Centre (Good), St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Rowley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B65 9JR is Rowley Regis, about 1,034 m away.
B65 9JR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,085 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B65 9JR is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kerrie Carmichael (Labour Party).