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.
MAYPOLE CLOSE, B64 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYPOLE CLOSE, B64 5AS.
344
44
£ 37,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Quarry Bank Primary School
Cradley CofE Primary School
Colley Lane Primary Academy
Dudley Wood Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Thorns Primary School
The Old Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B645AS · Data under Open Government Licence