Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

UPLANDS AVENUE, B65 9PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPLANDS AVENUE, B65 9PS.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences141
Shoplifting55
Vehicle crime27
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils0.5 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.6 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 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 pupils0.9 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.2 km
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Highfields Primary School

Good432 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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