B64 5BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitehall Road, 0.5km from Cradley Heath 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 5BL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00050380 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEHALL ROAD, B64 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHALL ROAD, B64 5BL.
317
45
£ 37,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B64 5BL 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 5BL's 52% ownership and 45-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 5BL. The average age is 44.9. 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
Flat
£ 155,000
7 sales · Mean £ 144,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B64 5BL is above average at 96 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
Dudley Wood Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Cradley CofE Primary School
Quarry Bank Primary School
Colley Lane Primary Academy
Netherbrook Primary School
Timbertree Academy
Reddal Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Johns Home Killed Meat0.2 km
- The Wine Cabinet0.9 km
- M E J Hingley & Co.0.2 km
- Scriven & Thornton Fine Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Fletcher Drinks0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bennetts Caribbean0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Joe's Place0.2 km
- Ivan's Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Simpson Pizza0.2 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Vine Inn0.5 km
- Elephant and Castle0.8 km
- The Roost0.4 km
- The Woodman1.0 km
- Elephant And Castle0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Safebury's0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Central Cafe0.3 km
- Salvation Army Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Eastern Nights Restaurant0.5 km
- The Crusty Cob0.2 km
- Good Choice0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath0.3 km
- Old Hill2.1 km
- Lye2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cradley Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B645BL · Data under Open Government Licence