B64 5DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newtown 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 — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5DJ are sourced from Output Area E00050373 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B64 5DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B64 5DJ.
551
35
£ 37,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B64 5DJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B64 5DJ's 68% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B64 5DJ. The average age is 35.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B64 5DJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dudley Wood Primary School
Corngreaves Academy
Netherbrook Primary School
Reddal Hill Primary School
Old Hill Primary School
Timbertree Academy
Quarry Bank Primary School
Ormiston Forge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Woodman0.6 km
- Cottage Spring0.7 km
- Waggon and Horses0.5 km
- The Victoria Inn0.3 km
- The Cherry Wood Smokehouse0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Caribbe@n Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Good Choice0.5 km
- The Taypot0.9 km
- La Brunch0.1 km
- Lab-E-Shiree Curry House & Sweets Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Mediterranean Pizza0.5 km
- Santa Fey0.7 km
- Dada’s Jerk Centre0.6 km
- Sizzling Balti0.3 km
- The Spice King0.9 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Cradley Heath Minimarket0.9 km
- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Cradley Heath Stores0.4 km
- G & S News0.6 km
- Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Sho0.9 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cradley Heath0.9 km
- Old Hill1.8 km
- Lye3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B645DJ · Data under Open Government Licence