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.
POWKE LANE, B65 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POWKE LANE, B65 0AQ.
602
37
£ 36,800 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Forge Academy
Brickhouse Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Temple Meadow Primary School
The Westminster School
Highfields Primary School
Old Hill Primary School
Reddal Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: B650AQ · Data under Open Government Licence