Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

GREENFIELD AVENUE, B64 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENFIELD AVENUE, B64 5AX.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B64 5AX 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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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B64 5AX'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.

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

B64 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenfield Avenue, 0.4km from Mushroom 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00050382 (shared with 15 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 5AX. 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

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 150,000

7 sales · Mean £ 147,360

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

Crime around B64 5AX is moderate at 56 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 offences76
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary13
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Quarry Bank Primary School

Good388 pupils0.6 km
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Dudley Wood Primary School

Requires Improvement448 pupils0.8 km
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Cradley CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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Corngreaves Academy

Good203 pupils1.1 km
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Colley Lane Primary Academy

Good569 pupils1.2 km
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Netherbrook Primary School

Good478 pupils1.3 km
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Mount Pleasant Primary School

Good365 pupils1.4 km
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Timbertree Academy

Good227 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Lyde Green Cafe0.6 km
  • La Brunch0.8 km
  • Lin's The Big Breakfast0.5 km
  • Little Red Cafe0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Mushy P's Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • The 3 A's Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Dada’s Jerk Centre0.5 km
  • Sizzling Balti0.8 km
  • China Town0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Cradley Heath Stores0.6 km
  • Deu News Newsagents0.9 km
  • PK Pukka Seed Bank0.7 km
  • Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.8 km
  • Simon's News & Booze0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Quarry Bank Social Club0.7 km
  • The Church Tavern0.8 km
  • The Old Liberal0.7 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.5 km
  • White Horse Inn0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Safebury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cradley Heath0.4 km
  • Lye2.2 km
  • Old Hill2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cradley Heath Rail Station0.3 km