Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

PRIMROSE CLOSE, B64 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIMROSE CLOSE, B64 5BN.

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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 5BN 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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4/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

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

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

B64 5BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Primrose Close, 0.5km 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 5BN 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 5BN 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 5BN. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,250

6 sales · Mean £ 147,666

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

B64 5BN has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order12
Shoplifting12
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.6 km
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Cradley CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils1.0 km
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Colley Lane Primary Academy

Good569 pupils1.1 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils1.4 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.4 km
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Timbertree Academy

Good227 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Spice Tree0.8 km
  • Good Choice0.5 km
  • Lyde Green Cafe0.5 km
  • La Brunch0.9 km
  • Lin's The Big Breakfast0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Mediterranean Pizza0.5 km
  • Santa Fey0.5 km
  • Mushy P's Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Dada’s Jerk Centre0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Cradley Heath Stores0.6 km
  • Fairy Artistic Bakery0.8 km
  • Murrays Healthcare0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 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 Inn0.6 km
  • White Horse Inn0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Safebury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath0.3 km
  • Lye2.1 km
  • Old Hill2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cradley Heath Rail Station0.2 km