Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BLACKBERRY LANE, B65 8NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKBERRY LANE, B65 8NF.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B65 8NF 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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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B65 8NF is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.

home £192,666 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B65 8NF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackberry Lane, 0.2km from Netherton in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

For families considering a move, B65 8NF represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 18.5% 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 8NF are sourced from Output Area E00050805 (shared with 10 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 8NF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 128,250

8 sales · Mean £ 152,312

Semi-Detached

£ 173,000

5 sales · Mean £ 162,000

Detached

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

B65 8NF has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime8
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Springfield Primary School

Requires Improvement463 pupils0.7 km
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Brickhouse Primary School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Sledmere Primary School

Inadequate660 pupils1.1 km
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Netherton Park Nursery School

Outstanding122 pupils1.2 km
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Oakham Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.3 km
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Northfield Road Primary School

Inadequate394 pupils1.3 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.4 km
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Kates Hill Primary School

Good436 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Doulton Diner0.5 km
  • Bumble Hole Visitor Centre0.5 km
  • The Hailstone0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Eat Wise0.8 km
  • China Kitchen0.3 km
  • Edmund and Tenzing Bar and Grill0.2 km
  • Soul Inah Bowl Takeaway0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Essdee Stores0.9 km
  • Springfield Stores0.5 km
  • Quality Supermarket UK0.9 km
  • Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)0.9 km
  • Tactical Coffee0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Springfield Social Club0.7 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley2.4 km
  • Old Hill2.6 km
  • Rowley Regis2.9 km