Postcode B65 9LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Rowley area 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 94.1 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 Rowley East is £41,267 per year. The median sale price in Rowley is £210,000 (around £254 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ramrod Hall Open Space.
Rowley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,514 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Rowley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from B65 9LJ.
Rowley East near B65 9LJ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ramrod Hall Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £330,000 | £345 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £213,500 | £252 |
| Terraced | 23 | £192,500 | £240 |
| Flats | 10 | £109,250 | £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 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £322,500 | £97,500 | £211,500 | £182,500 |
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 | £255 | £232 |
| 2026 | £327 | £213 | £250 | £240 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 208, Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9LA | Terraced | Freehold | £189,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 106, Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9LB | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 50, Throne Crescent, Rowley Regis, B65 9JD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 133, Badsey Road, Oldbury, B69 1BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 12, Badsey Road, Oldbury, B69 1BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the B65 9LJ postcode area, located within Rowley East, there are 8 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.2 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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| 0.4 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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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B65 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Hartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PS | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 9LJ, 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 9LJ records about 94 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.
The median sale price around B65 9LJ in Rowley is £210,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B65 9LJ, including Rowley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement), St James CofE Primary School (Good) and The Primrose Centre (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B65 9LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,514 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 9LJ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).