B65 is a postcode district in Sandwell, West Midlands, covering 514 active and 127 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B65 (21%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes B65 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B65 are around £200k, down 1.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B65 at 305 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B65 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B65 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B65 postcode area.
24,924
40
£ 34,263 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B65's 60% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £200k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Brickhouse Primary School
Highfields Primary School
Rowley Hall Primary School
Blackheath Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Springfield Primary School
The Westminster School
The Primrose Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Malcolms
- One Stop Convenience Store
- Corner House Store
- Goals Soccer Centre Ltd
- Greggs plc
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Dudley Golf Club Ltd
- Old Bush Revived
- Rowley Bar & Grill
- Shoulder of Mutton
- Sir Robert Peel
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Hoodspot Desserts
- Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre
- Kenzie's Kitchen
- KT Fish Bar
- Quick Coffee Break
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Antonios Pizza
- Cetin Turkish Kebab House
- China Kitchen
- Coco Pizza
- Dilshad Balti & Tandoori
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods Limited
- Budgens
- Iceland Foods Limited
- Lidl UK GmbH
- Sainsbury's
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: B65 · Data under Open Government Licence