Postcode B65 9NS is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath 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 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rowley East is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Britannia Park.
Rowley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,839 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Rowley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.9% 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 of residents in Rowley East is £35,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from B65 9NS.
Rowley East near B65 9NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £455,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £317,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £116,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £187,000 |
10 years price trend in Blackheath
In the B65 9NS postcode area, located within Rowley East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Britannia Inn | Rowley Village, Sandwell, B65 9AT | |
| 0.3 mi | Sir Robert Peel | Sandwell, B65 9AU | |
| 0.5 mi | The New Inn | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0PH |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.