Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WALTON CLOSE, B65 8JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTON CLOSE, B65 8JN.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B65 8JN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 81% 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 29.3% year-on-year.

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

B65 8JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walton Close, 0.3km from Cock Green in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For families considering a move, B65 8JN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 29.3% 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 8JN are sourced from Output Area E00050774 (shared with 12 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 8JN. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.0%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 244,500

2 sales · Mean £ 244,500

Terraced

£ 247,500

3 sales · Mean £ 222,483

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 157,666

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

B65 8JN has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences101
Vehicle crime13
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Requires Improvement463 pupils0.3 km
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Brickhouse Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 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 pupils1.3 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils1.3 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.5 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Doulton Diner0.2 km
  • Bumble Hole Visitor Centre0.7 km
  • The Hailstone0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Springfield Social Club0.3 km
  • Tippity Green Gold Club Limited0.7 km
  • Gate Hangs Well0.9 km
  • Rowley Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Tactical Coffee0.2 km
  • Quality Supermarket UK0.4 km
  • Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)0.3 km
  • Essdee Stores0.8 km
  • Springfield Stores0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.5 km
  • Edmund and Tenzing Bar and Grill0.6 km
  • Soul Inah Bowl Takeaway0.2 km
  • Chippy Plus0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Hill2.0 km
  • Rowley Regis2.3 km
  • Dudley2.9 km