B64 5AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silverthorne Lane, 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 B64 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00050382 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVERTHORNE LANE, B64 5AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERTHORNE LANE, B64 5AP.
344
44
£ 37,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B64 5AP 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B64 5AP's 64% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B64 5AP. The average age is 44.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 117,500
2 sales · Mean £ 117,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B64 5AP is moderate at 81 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
Quarry Bank Primary School
Cradley CofE Primary School
Dudley Wood Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Colley Lane Primary Academy
Netherbrook Primary School
Timbertree Academy
Reddal Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Lyde Green Cafe0.5 km
- La Brunch0.8 km
- Lin's The Big Breakfast0.4 km
- Spice Tree0.9 km
- Good Choice0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Mushy P's Fish and Chips0.8 km
- The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Dada’s Jerk Centre0.4 km
- Sizzling Balti0.8 km
- Mediterranean Pizza0.4 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Cradley Heath Stores0.5 km
- Fairy Artistic Bakery0.9 km
- Murrays Healthcare1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.9 km
- The Wine Cabinet0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Quarry Bank Social Club0.8 km
- The Church Tavern1.0 km
- The Old Liberal0.8 km
- The Victoria Inn0.6 km
- White Horse Inn0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Safebury's0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath0.2 km
- Lye2.2 km
- Old Hill2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cradley Heath Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B645AP · Data under Open Government Licence