B65 0BX 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B65, B65 0BX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00050254 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD ROAD, B65 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, B65 0BX.
286
49
£ 35,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B65 0BX 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.
Area Character
B65 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 0BX. The average age is 49.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
5 sales · Mean £ 300,990
Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 0BX has low crime rates — 37 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
Blackheath Primary School
Olive Hill Primary Academy
Ormiston Forge Academy
St Michael's Church of England High School
The Westminster School
Old Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables0.7 km
- Euro Mini Market0.5 km
- Munir & Bro's Supermarket0.9 km
- Olive Store0.7 km
- Select and Save0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Shell-ter0.9 km
- Bell and Bear Inn0.5 km
- Old Bush Revived0.5 km
- Regis Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Shoulder of Mutton0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre0.9 km
- Bobbo's Todays Catch0.7 km
- Dessert Corner0.9 km
- Snooks Snooker Club1.0 km
- Black Jacks0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Low n Slow To Go0.7 km
- New Kee0.9 km
- Antonios Pizza0.4 km
- Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Love Peri Peri0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Hill0.6 km
- Rowley Regis1.2 km
- Cradley Heath2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B650BX · Data under Open Government Licence