B65 8NN is a safe, established residential area on Counterfield Drive, 0.1km from Netherton in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B65 8NN are sourced from Output Area E00050771 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COUNTERFIELD DRIVE, B65 8NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COUNTERFIELD DRIVE, B65 8NN.
307
44
£ 40,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B65 8NN — age 44, 78% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £135k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 8NN. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
4 sales · Mean £ 134,250
Terraced
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 8NN has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springfield Primary School
Sledmere Primary School
Netherton Park Nursery School
Brickhouse Primary School
Northfield Road Primary School
Oakham Primary School
Kates Hill Primary School
The Westminster School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Red Lion1.0 km
- Springfield Social Club0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Doulton Diner0.6 km
- Bumble Hole Visitor Centre0.5 km
- The Hailstone0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Eat Wise0.7 km
- China Kitchen0.4 km
- Edmund and Tenzing Bar and Grill0.2 km
- Soul Inah Bowl Takeaway0.6 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Tactical Coffee0.6 km
- Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)1.0 km
- Essdee Stores0.9 km
- Springfield Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dudley2.3 km
- Old Hill2.6 km
- Rowley Regis3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B658NN · Data under Open Government Licence