Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

POWKE LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B65 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWKE LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, B65 0AH.

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Population

602

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B65 0AH spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B65 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Powke Lane Industrial Estate, 0.5km from Cherry Orchard in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For families considering a move, B65 0AH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B65 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00050242 (shared with 13 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 B65 0AH. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

B65 0AH has low crime rates — 24 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 offences53
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime7
Burglary5
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils0.5 km
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Brickhouse Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Temple Meadow Primary School

Good379 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils0.8 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils0.8 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Highfields Primary School

Good432 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • HRC Newsagents1.0 km
  • Sajid Newsagents0.9 km
  • Asqa Off Licence0.9 km
  • Grewal News and Offlicence0.8 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Bake "n" Butty0.4 km
  • Lab-E-Shiree Curry House & Sweets Ltd0.9 km
  • Old Hill Cafe0.9 km
  • Sweet Delights0.9 km
  • Black Jacks0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Amber Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Spice King0.9 km
  • Seawave Fish and chips0.9 km
  • Pizza GoGo0.9 km
  • The Old Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Riddins Tavern1.0 km
  • Rowley Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • Old Bush Revived0.5 km
  • Sir Robert Peel0.9 km
  • The Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Hill0.9 km
  • Rowley Regis1.7 km
  • Cradley Heath2.6 km