Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B64 5DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B64 5DJ.

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Population

551

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B64 5DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B64 5DJ's 68% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

B64 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newtown in Cradley Heath. Administratively it sits within Cradley Heath and Old Hill ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00050373 (shared with 20 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 5DJ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

B64 5DJ has low crime rates — 37 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 offences79
Criminal damage and arson20
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime15
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.4 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils0.4 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.6 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils0.9 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Timbertree Academy

Good227 pupils1.3 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils1.3 km
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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Woodman0.6 km
  • Cottage Spring0.7 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.5 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.3 km
  • The Cherry Wood Smokehouse0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Caribbe@n Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
  • Good Choice0.5 km
  • The Taypot0.9 km
  • La Brunch0.1 km
  • Lab-E-Shiree Curry House & Sweets Ltd0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Mediterranean Pizza0.5 km
  • Santa Fey0.7 km
  • Dada’s Jerk Centre0.6 km
  • Sizzling Balti0.3 km
  • The Spice King0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Cradley Heath Minimarket0.9 km
  • Family Shopper1.0 km
  • Cradley Heath Stores0.4 km
  • G & S News0.6 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath0.9 km
  • Old Hill1.8 km
  • Lye3.0 km