Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

POWKE LANE, B65 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWKE LANE, B65 0AQ.

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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 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.

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

B65 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Powke Lane, 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 0AQ 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B65 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

5 sales · Mean £ 139,500

Semi-Detached

£ 120,750

2 sales · Mean £ 120,750

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

B65 0AQ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences41
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils0.6 km
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Brickhouse Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils0.8 km
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Temple Meadow Primary School

Good379 pupils0.8 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils0.8 km
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Highfields Primary School

Good432 pupils1.0 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express1.0 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Nice 'n' Icy1.0 km
  • HRC Newsagents1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bake "n" Butty0.5 km
  • Old Hill Cafe1.0 km
  • Sweet Delights1.0 km
  • Black Jacks0.7 km
  • Hoodspot Desserts0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Amber Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • J's Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza GoGo1.0 km
  • Taste of Himalayan0.9 km
  • The Old Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Little Beech1.0 km
  • Rowley Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Old Bush Revived0.3 km
  • Sir Robert Peel0.8 km
  • The Britannia1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Hill0.8 km
  • Rowley Regis1.6 km
  • Cradley Heath2.6 km