Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ROMAN WAY, B65 9RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMAN WAY, B65 9RB.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B65 9RB — age 53, 66% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £236k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.7% year-on-year.

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

B65 9RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roman Way, 0.6km from Rowley Regis in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 28.7% year-on-year. 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 9RB are sourced from Output Area E00050788 (shared with 6 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 9RB. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 246,000

9 sales · Mean £ 252,111

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Terraced

£ 142,000

2 sales · Mean £ 142,000

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

B65 9RB has low crime rates — 41 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 offences129
Shoplifting55
Vehicle crime21
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils0.5 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils0.5 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils0.7 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.7 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.8 km
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Springfield Primary School

Requires Improvement463 pupils1.2 km
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Brickhouse Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Michael Supermarket0.5 km
  • Medina Supermarket1.0 km
  • Quality Supermarket UK0.9 km
  • Stars News0.9 km
  • Throne News0.6 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Gold Chicken Express0.5 km
  • Seavers Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Cetin Turkish Kebab House1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Kenzie's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Rowley Coffee Pot1.0 km
  • Rowley Village Tandoori0.9 km
  • The Fourways1.0 km
  • KT Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Sir Robert Peel0.5 km
  • The Britannia Inn0.5 km
  • The New Inn0.9 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern1.0 km
  • Rowley Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis1.1 km
  • Old Hill1.9 km
  • Langley Green2.5 km