Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B65 9PF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B65 9PF.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B65 9PF 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in B65 9PF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B65 9PF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Blackheath in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B65 9PF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 B65 9PF are sourced from Output Area E00050789 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 9PF. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.5%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.5%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 9%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B65 9PF has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Vehicle crime22
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.5 km
P

Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.5 km
P

Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils0.7 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils0.8 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.8 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.2 km
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Springfield Primary School

Requires Improvement463 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Michael Supermarket0.7 km
  • Medina Supermarket0.9 km
  • Throne News0.6 km
  • wilko1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Tippity Green Gold Club Limited1.0 km
  • Sir Robert Peel0.6 km
  • The Britannia Inn0.6 km
  • The New Inn0.7 km
  • Brandhall Conservative Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Chilli Hut0.6 km
  • Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre1.0 km
  • Kenzie's Kitchen0.6 km
  • KT Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Wendy's Salt and Pepper Pot1.0 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • New Kitchen0.7 km
  • Gold Chicken Express0.7 km
  • Seavers Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis0.9 km
  • Old Hill2.0 km
  • Langley Green2.3 km