Postcode B65 9RJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rowley East is £41,267 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Ramrod Hall Open Space.
Rowley East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Rowley East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rowley East is £41,267 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from B65 9RJ.
Rowley East near B65 9RJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ramrod Hall Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Blackheath area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £307,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £123,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £176,500 |
10 year median price trend in Blackheath
In the B65 9RJ postcode area, located within Rowley East, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B65 9RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Throne Road, Sandwell, B65 9JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Mincing Lane, Sandwell, B65 9QF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Hartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PS | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Whiteheath Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QH | Walking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.