Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

MEREDITH STREET, B64 5ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEREDITH STREET, B64 5ET.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B64 5ET 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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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in B64 5ET — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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B64 5ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meredith Street, 0.4km from Bowling Green in Cradley Heath. Administratively it sits within Cradley Heath and Old Hill ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B64 5ET is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5ET are sourced from Output Area E00050369 (shared with 21 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 5ET. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian12.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 109,000

1 sales · Mean £ 109,000

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

B64 5ET has low crime rates — 35 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 offences86
Criminal damage and arson22
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order14
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils0.3 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils0.5 km
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.6 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils0.7 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils1.1 km
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Timbertree Academy

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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Temple Meadow Primary School

Good379 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Johns Home Killed Meat0.7 km
  • 7 Til Late Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Best Price Mini Supermarket0.9 km
  • Costcutter Supermarket0.7 km
  • Hazra Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Riddins Tavern0.9 km
  • Elephant and Castle0.2 km
  • The Roost0.5 km
  • Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited1.0 km
  • Elephant And Castle0.2 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Bennetts Caribbean0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.2 km
  • Joe's Place0.8 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.7 km
  • Hooked on Fish0.5 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Central Cafe0.5 km
  • Little Red Cafe0.9 km
  • Eastern Nights Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Crusty Cob0.8 km
  • Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath1.0 km
  • Old Hill1.6 km
  • Lye3.1 km