B65 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Perry Park Road, 0.4km from Cherry Orchard in Cradley Heath. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B65 0BS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 3.2% year-on-year. 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 B65 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00050255 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERRY PARK ROAD, B65 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY PARK ROAD, B65 0BS.
315
36
£ 35,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B65 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B65 0BS's 63% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 0BS. The average age is 35.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 238,666
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 200,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 0BS has low crime rates — 31 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
Highfields Primary School
Temple Meadow Primary School
Ormiston Forge Academy
Blackheath Primary School
Olive Hill Primary Academy
Old Hill Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Reddal Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables0.8 km
- Euro Mini Market0.6 km
- Munir & Bro's Supermarket1.0 km
- Olive Store0.8 km
- Select and Save1.0 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Bell and Bear Inn0.4 km
- Old Bush Revived0.5 km
- Regis Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Shoulder of Mutton0.8 km
- Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Low n Slow To Go0.6 km
- New Kee1.0 km
- Antonios Pizza0.6 km
- Love Peri Peri0.8 km
- Mujeeb's Asian Sweets & Savouries0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bobbo's Todays Catch0.8 km
- Black Jacks0.5 km
- Hoodspot Desserts0.6 km
- The Vine (Kitchen)0.7 km
- Wendy's Salt and Pepper Pot0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Hill0.5 km
- Rowley Regis1.4 km
- Cradley Heath2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B650BS · Data under Open Government Licence