Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WEST STREET, B65 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, B65 0DE.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

37

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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 0DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Economic hardship is measurable here. B65 0DE's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 28% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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

B65 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 0.6km from Ross in Blackheath. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B65 0DE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00050256 (shared with 7 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 0DE. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.4%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Terraced

£ 167,500

4 sales · Mean £ 159,375

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

Crime around B65 0DE is moderate at 83 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 offences178
Shoplifting164
Public order34
Other theft27
Vehicle crime27

school Local Schools

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Highfields Primary School

Good432 pupils0.2 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils0.8 km
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Olive Hill Primary Academy

Good458 pupils1.0 km
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Temple Meadow Primary School

Good379 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils1.1 km
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Halesbury School

Good155 pupils1.3 km
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Ormiston Forge Academy

Good1654 pupils1.3 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
  • SEHR Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables0.5 km
  • Euro Mini Market0.3 km
  • Deen General Store0.9 km
  • JD Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • Munir & Bro's Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Shell-ter0.8 km
  • Bell and Bear Inn0.6 km
  • Old Bush Revived0.6 km
  • Hill & Cakemore Liberal Club0.9 km
  • Shoulder of Mutton0.5 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Spice Hut0.9 km
  • Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre0.7 km
  • Balti Towers0.9 km
  • Bobbo's Todays Catch0.5 km
  • Dessert Corner0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Jade0.9 km
  • Low n Slow To Go0.8 km
  • New Kee0.7 km
  • Antonios Pizza0.3 km
  • Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Hill0.8 km
  • Rowley Regis1.0 km
  • Cradley Heath3.1 km