B65 9RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roman Way, 0.6km from Rowley Regis in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 28.7% 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 9RB are sourced from Output Area E00050788 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMAN WAY, B65 9RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN WAY, B65 9RB.
267
53
£ 35,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B65 9RB — age 53, 66% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £236k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 9RB. The average age is 52.8. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 246,000
9 sales · Mean £ 252,111
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Terraced
£ 142,000
2 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 9RB has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Rowley Hall Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
The Westminster School
Blackheath Primary School
The Primrose Centre
St James CofE Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Brickhouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Michael Supermarket0.5 km
- Medina Supermarket1.0 km
- Quality Supermarket UK0.9 km
- Stars News0.9 km
- Throne News0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Gold Chicken Express0.5 km
- Seavers Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Cetin Turkish Kebab House1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Kenzie's Kitchen0.8 km
- Rowley Coffee Pot1.0 km
- Rowley Village Tandoori0.9 km
- The Fourways1.0 km
- KT Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Sir Robert Peel0.5 km
- The Britannia Inn0.5 km
- The New Inn0.9 km
- Whiteheath Tavern1.0 km
- Rowley Bar & Grill0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.1 km
- Old Hill1.9 km
- Langley Green2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B659RB · Data under Open Government Licence