Postcode B65 9QH is located in a major urban area, within the Blackheath ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Blackheath area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Birdy's Field.
Blackheath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,852 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Blackheath has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackheath is £42,506 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from B65 9QH.
Blackheath near B65 9QH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birdy's Field | Small | Walking directions to Birdy's Field |
| 0.3 mi | Ramrod Hall Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Ashes Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashes Wood 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 9QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 3, Summer Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9QH | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 4A, Mincing Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9QD | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 13, Mincing Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9QD | Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 184, Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 86, Habberley Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 |
In the B65 9QH postcode area, located within Blackheath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 9QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Mincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Whiteheath Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QH | Walking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PS | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Mac Convenience | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0JS | Walking directions to Mac Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0LG | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 9QH, 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 9QH records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9QH in Blackheath is £227,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B65 9QH, including Blackheath Primary School (Good), The Primrose Centre (Good) and Causeway Green Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B65 9QH is Rowley Regis, about 551 m away.
B65 9QH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,852 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 9QH is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kerrie Carmichael (Labour Party).