B65 9PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Uplands Avenue, 0.5km from Blackheath in Blackheath. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B65 9PS is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k. 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 9PS are sourced from Output Area E00050237 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPLANDS AVENUE, B65 9PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPLANDS AVENUE, B65 9PS.
265
37
£ 36,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B65 9PS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 37, B65 9PS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B65 9PS. The average age is 36.9. 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
£ 187,000
7 sales · Mean £ 200,564
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B65 9PS has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blackheath Primary School
The Primrose Centre
Rowley Hall Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
The Westminster School
St James CofE Primary School
Causeway Green Primary School
Highfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- wilko0.9 km
- Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables0.9 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Euro Mini Market1.0 km
- Broomfield Garage Limited0.5 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The Vine (Kitchen)1.0 km
- Wendy's Salt and Pepper Pot0.9 km
- Chilli Hut0.7 km
- Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre0.9 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- J's Pizza1.0 km
- Taste of Himalayan1.0 km
- Antonios Pizza1.0 km
- Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Love Peri Peri1.0 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Rowley Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Brandhall Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.8 km
- The Fox Tavern0.8 km
- Sir Robert Peel0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Budgens0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis0.8 km
- Old Hill1.9 km
- Langley Green2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B659PS · Data under Open Government Licence