B65 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sturman Drive, 0.4km from Ross in Blackheath. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B65 0AR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 B65 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00050226 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STURMAN DRIVE, B65 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STURMAN DRIVE, B65 0AR.
291
43
£ 36,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B65 0AR 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
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in B65 0AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 0AR. The average age is 43.3. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B65 0AR is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfields Primary School
Blackheath Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Temple Meadow Primary School
Ormiston Forge Academy
The Westminster School
Olive Hill Primary Academy
Halesbury School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables0.5 km
- Euro Mini Market0.3 km
- Deen General Store1.0 km
- Munir & Bro's Supermarket0.8 km
- Olive Store0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Shell-ter0.9 km
- Bell and Bear Inn0.7 km
- Old Bush Revived0.4 km
- The Clock Inn1.0 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Spice Hut1.0 km
- Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre0.8 km
- Bethel Chapel0.5 km
- Fenn's Cafe0.5 km
- Artisan Expresso Bar0.4 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Low n Slow To Go0.9 km
- New Kee0.8 km
- Antonios Pizza0.3 km
- Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Love Peri Peri0.5 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Hill0.8 km
- Rowley Regis1.0 km
- Cradley Heath3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B650AR · Data under Open Government Licence