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B65 9RD

Saxon Drive

Rowley

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Overview

Postcode B65 9RD 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Britannia Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Rowley East has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Rowley East is £41,267 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from B65 9RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley East near B65 9RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B65 9RD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 9RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBritannia ParkMediumWalking directions to Britannia Park
0.4 miRamrod Hall Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
6,591.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.65(+49%)
Vehicle crime
10.59(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.41(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.53(-67%)
Possession of weapons
3.53(+119%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
90.94%
Indian
8
2.5%
Other
6
1.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.25%
Other White
4
1.25%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
25.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
19.01%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.45%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
47.41%
Owns with a mortgage
48
35.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.15%
Social rents from council
6
4.44%
Other social rented
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Rowley

Median price£209,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £261K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£323,500£350
Semi-Detached44£211,000£252
Terraced21£195,000£238
Flats9£111,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 9RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202546, Majestic Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
29 Jul 20258, Wylde Crescent, Rowley Regis, B65 9HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
19 Dec 2025108, Stuart Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£208,000
30 Jun 202527, Norman Terrace, Rowley Regis, B65 9EGTerracedFreehold£205,000
01 Aug 20258, Goths Close, Rowley Regis, B65 9RQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£227,000

Schools

In the B65 9RD postcode area, located within Rowley East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B65 9RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRowley Hall Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryRowley Hall Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miSecondarySt Michael's Church of England High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 9RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 9RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalMincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QFWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miOne Stop52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JGWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miTesco ExpressRowley Village, Sandwell, B65 9ATWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B65 9RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sohail Iqbal

Rowley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardRowleyE05001275
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rowley EastE02002071
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 029DE01010045
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 9RD

Is B65 9RD (Rowley East) safe?

The area around B65 9RD 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.

What is the average house price near B65 9RD?

The median sale price around B65 9RD in Rowley East is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 9RD?

There are 10 schools close to B65 9RD, including Rowley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement), Rowley Hall Primary School and St Michael's Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B65 9RD?

The closest station to B65 9RD is Rowley Regis, about 1,238 m away.

How deprived is the area around B65 9RD?

B65 9RD 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).

Who represents B65 9RD (Rowley East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B65 9RD is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).