Postcode B65 9LJ 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 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 nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1 miles away. There are 9 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 the United Kingdom, 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 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 47 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 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 12, Badsey Road, Oldbury, B69 1BU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 1, Windsor Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 32, Windsor Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £184,000 |
In the B65 9LJ postcode area, located within Rowley East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B65 9LJ 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 9LJ, including Rowley Hall Primary School, Rowley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement) and St James CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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).