Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B64 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B64 5AF.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B64 5AF 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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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

B64 5AF has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 27-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B64 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lyde Green in Cradley Heath. Administratively it sits within Cradley Heath and Old Hill ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B64 5AF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 B64 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00177410 (shared with 42 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 B64 5AF. The average age is 27.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.1%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed18.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around B64 5AF is moderate at 80 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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Shoplifting37
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime22
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Cradley CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.8 km
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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.8 km
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils1.0 km
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Colley Lane Primary Academy

Good569 pupils1.0 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.0 km
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Timbertree Academy

Good227 pupils1.3 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.4 km
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Reddal Hill Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Cradley Heath Minimarket0.9 km
  • Family Shopper1.0 km
  • Cradley Heath Stores0.4 km
  • Londis - Esso Overend Service Station1.0 km
  • The Wine Cabinet0.7 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Lyde Green Cafe0.4 km
  • La Brunch0.7 km
  • Lin's The Big Breakfast0.3 km
  • Good Choice0.3 km
  • Central Cafe0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Mushy P's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Dada’s Jerk Centre0.3 km
  • Sizzling Balti0.7 km
  • Mediterranean Pizza0.3 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Quarry Bank Social Club0.9 km
  • The Old Liberal0.9 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.6 km
  • White Horse Inn0.9 km
  • The Cherry Wood Smokehouse0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Safebury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath0.2 km
  • Old Hill2.2 km
  • Lye2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cradley Heath Rail Station0.2 km