B65 0AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Powke Lane, 0.4km from Cherry Orchard in Cradley Heath. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.
Census 2021 statistics for B65 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00050248 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POWKE LANE, B65 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWKE LANE, B65 0AG.
322
49
£ 36,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B65 0AG — age 49, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £192k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 0AG. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,500
9 sales · Mean £ 190,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 0AG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Forge Academy
Temple Meadow Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Highfields Primary School
Brickhouse Primary School
The Westminster School
Blackheath Primary School
Old Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Rowley Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Old Bush Revived0.2 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.8 km
- The Britannia0.9 km
- The Britannia Inn0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables1.0 km
- Euro Mini Market0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- M B News0.9 km
- Powke Lane Convenience (Londis)0.6 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Antonios Pizza0.7 km
- Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Love Peri Peri1.0 km
- Mujeeb's Asian Sweets & Savouries1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bake "n" Butty0.6 km
- Artisan Expresso Bar0.9 km
- Quick Coffee Break0.9 km
- Rowley Coffee Pot0.4 km
- The Coffee Tree1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Hill0.7 km
- Rowley Regis1.5 km
- Cradley Heath2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B650AG · Data under Open Government Licence