Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

MAYPOLE CLOSE, B64 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYPOLE CLOSE, B64 5AS.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B64 5AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 44, B64 5AS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B64 5AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maypole Close, 0.3km from Cradley Forge in Cradley Heath. Administratively it sits within Cradley Heath and Old Hill ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For families considering a move, B64 5AS represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 13.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B64 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00050382 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B64 5AS. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

8 sales · Mean £ 191,625

Detached

£ 280,500

1 sales · Mean £ 280,500

Terraced

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B64 5AS has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences72
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.5 km
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Cradley CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.8 km
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Colley Lane Primary Academy

Good569 pupils1.0 km
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils1.2 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils1.4 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.4 km
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Thorns Primary School

Requires Improvement189 pupils1.5 km
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The Old Park School

Outstanding153 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Spice Tree0.7 km
  • Good Choice0.7 km
  • Lyde Green Cafe0.4 km
  • Lin's The Big Breakfast0.7 km
  • Central Cafe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Netchix and Grill1.0 km
  • Mediterranean Pizza0.7 km
  • Santa Fey0.6 km
  • Mushy P's Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Cradley Heath Stores0.8 km
  • Fairy Artistic Bakery0.7 km
  • Murrays Healthcare0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Scriven & Thornton Fine Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Quarry Bank Social Club0.6 km
  • The Church Tavern0.8 km
  • The Old Liberal0.6 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.9 km
  • White Horse Inn0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
  • Safebury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath0.3 km
  • Lye1.9 km
  • Old Hill2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cradley Heath Rail Station0.2 km