Postcode B65 9LE is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward 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 nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from B65 9LE.
Whiteheath near B65 9LE 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Ashes Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashes Wood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Blackheath Park | Small | Walking directions to Blackheath Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £595,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £317,500 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £227,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 34 | £199,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 8 | £121,000 | £181 |
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 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £332,500 | £117,000 | £230,000 | £186,000 |
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 | £250 | £225 |
| 2026 | £326 | £175 | £272 | £240 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 72, Queens Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 9JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 62, Queens Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 9JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 112, Queens Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 9JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 102, Queens Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 9JJ | Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 102, Uplands Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 9PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the B65 9LE postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 9LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PS | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Whiteheath Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QH | Walking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Mincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Hartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DF | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9LE, 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 9LE 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B65 9LE in Whiteheath is £227,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B65 9LE, including The Primrose Centre (Good), Rowley Hall Primary School and Rowley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B65 9LE is Rowley Regis, about 984 m away.
B65 9LE 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 9LE is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kerrie Carmichael (Labour Party).