Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HIGHFIELD ROAD, B65 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B65 0BU.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B65 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B65 0BU's 64% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 25.5% year-on-year.

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

B65 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Highfield Road, 0.5km from Cherry Orchard in Cradley Heath. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For families considering a move, B65 0BU represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.5% 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00050253 (shared with 8 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 0BU. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 131,000

14 sales · Mean £ 138,642

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

Crime around B65 0BU is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences153
Shoplifting148
Public order25
Vehicle crime24
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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Highfields Primary School

Good432 pupils0.3 km
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Temple Meadow Primary School

Good379 pupils0.9 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils1.1 km
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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils1.1 km
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Olive Hill Primary Academy

Good458 pupils1.2 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.2 km
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Old Hill Primary School

Good221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Grewal News and Offlicence0.3 km
  • Shell Corner Off Licence1.0 km
  • Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish0.6 km
  • New Crown Bakery Limited0.6 km
  • Teddy Gray's0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Lighthouse0.8 km
  • Totters Leisure0.3 km
  • Shoulder of Mutton0.6 km
  • Sir Robert Peel0.9 km
  • The Britannia0.5 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cheswicks Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Bobbo's Todays Catch0.6 km
  • Bethel Chapel0.6 km
  • Fenn's Cafe0.6 km
  • Artisan Expresso Bar0.5 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Star Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Taks Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Golden Wok0.5 km
  • Mujeeb's0.7 km
  • A K Grill0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Hill0.7 km
  • Rowley Regis1.2 km
  • Cradley Heath2.9 km