Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

SANDRINGHAM DRIVE, B65 9RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDRINGHAM DRIVE, B65 9RJ.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B65 9RJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B65 9RJ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.2% year-on-year.

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

B65 9RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sandringham Drive, 0.8km from Portway in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Halesowen and Rowley Regis constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 15.2% 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 9RJ are sourced from Output Area E00050776 (shared with 7 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 9RJ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

13 sales · Mean £ 257,038

Terraced

£ 295,000

2 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Semi-Detached

£ 197,500

2 sales · Mean £ 197,500

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

B65 9RJ has low crime rates — 31 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 offences103
Shoplifting46
Vehicle crime25
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.2 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.5 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.6 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils0.7 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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Springfield Primary School

Requires Improvement463 pupils1.2 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Michael Supermarket0.4 km
  • Stars News0.7 km
  • Throne News0.3 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Gold Chicken Express0.4 km
  • Seavers Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Good View Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Rowley Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Sir Robert Peel0.8 km
  • The Britannia Inn0.8 km
  • The Fox Tavern0.8 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Amma’s Cafe0.7 km
  • Kenzie's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Rowley Village Tandoori0.7 km
  • The Fourways0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Budgens0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis1.3 km
  • Old Hill2.2 km
  • Langley Green2.3 km