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.
WEST STREET, B65 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, B65 0DE.
330
37
£ 36,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Highfields Primary School
Blackheath Primary School
Olive Hill Primary Academy
Temple Meadow Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Halesbury School
Ormiston Forge Academy
The Westminster School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: B650DE · Data under Open Government Licence