B65 8PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Springfield Lane, 0.2km from Knowle, The in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B65 8PS is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £114k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8PS are sourced from Output Area E00050806 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD LANE, B65 8PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD LANE, B65 8PS.
214
42
£ 40,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B65 8PS 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
B65 8PS has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 8PS. The average age is 42.2. 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
£ 114,000
2 sales · Mean £ 114,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 8PS has low crime rates — 32 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
Springfield Primary School
Brickhouse Primary School
The Westminster School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Rowley Hall Primary School
Oakham Primary School
Netherton Park Nursery School
Sledmere Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Tactical Coffee0.3 km
- Essdee Stores1.0 km
- Springfield Stores0.1 km
- Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)0.5 km
- Quality Supermarket UK0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rowley Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Tippity Green Gold Club Limited0.7 km
- Springfield Social Club0.3 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Doulton Diner0.3 km
- The Hailstone0.1 km
- Bumble Hole Visitor Centre0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- China Kitchen0.2 km
- Edmund and Tenzing Bar and Grill0.4 km
- Soul Inah Bowl Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Hill2.2 km
- Rowley Regis2.5 km
- Dudley2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B658PS · Data under Open Government Licence