B65 8PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Finch Close, 0.4km from Knowle, The in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B65 8PA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, 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 B65 8PA are sourced from Output Area E00050808 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINCH CLOSE, B65 8PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINCH CLOSE, B65 8PA.
297
38
£ 40,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B65 8PA 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 37% of tenure in B65 8PA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 8PA. The average age is 38.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 158,000
2 sales · Mean £ 158,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 8PA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Springfield Primary School
Brickhouse Primary School
The Westminster School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Rowley Hall Primary School
Netherton Park Nursery School
Ormiston Forge Academy
Oakham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gate Hangs Well0.9 km
- Springfield Social Club0.4 km
- Rowley Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Tippity Green Gold Club Limited0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bumble Hole Visitor Centre0.6 km
- The Doulton Diner0.2 km
- The Hailstone0.2 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Essdee Stores0.8 km
- Springfield Stores0.2 km
- Tactical Coffee0.2 km
- Quality Supermarket UK0.6 km
- Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store)0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- China Kitchen0.3 km
- Edmund and Tenzing Bar and Grill0.4 km
- Soul Inah Bowl Takeaway0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Hill2.2 km
- Rowley Regis2.5 km
- Dudley2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B658PA · Data under Open Government Licence