Town Pop. 7,068

Living in Blackheath: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blackheath is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 25/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the B65 postcode district. That is 17 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (97), lifestyle (81) and schools (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: B65 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
25
262.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 771 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Shoplifting 341 crimes
↑ 518% above national average
Vehicle crime 128 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 128 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Public order 115 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
other 374 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 258 crimes
  2. 2 Rowley Village 119 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 84 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 13 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
65
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
80
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area · 70 within 4km
12Good3Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Blackheath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Brickhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Highfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hurst Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oldbury AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Olive Hill Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ormiston Forge AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St James CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Temple Meadow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
76
A&E departmentsMidland Metropolitan University Hospital3.1 mi
Russells Hall Hospital3.3 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital7 mi
Hospital waitsSandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.8%
1 GP surgery in area 21 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity3,727 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Sandwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 143 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
25
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed4.7%Retired21.6%Student5.1%Other inactive15.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary41.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership56.7%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sandwell · 2026-27
A £1,496
B £1,745
C £1,995
D £2,244
E £2,743
F £3,241
G £3,740
H £4,488
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
90
Rowley Regis 0.3 mi
Old Hill 1 mi
Langley Green 1.7 mi
J2 M5 1 mi
J2 M5 1.5 mi
J3 M5 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
81
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 95
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 33
Semi-detached £220,000 11
Terraced £170,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£150k £178k £206k £234k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cradley Heath 67 1.4 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Sandwell) 72 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rowley Regis 72 1.4 mi away ⇄
Halesowen 70 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dudley (Dudley) 68 2.8 mi away ⇄
Smethwick 74 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hunnington 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tipton 72 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Bromwich 69 4.3 mi away ⇄
Romsley 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackheath a nice place to live?

Yes, Blackheath is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Blackheath is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blackheath?

Crime levels in Blackheath are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 25/100. There were 1,857 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackheath?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackheath are Blackheath Primary School, Brickhouse Primary School and Highfields Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Blackheath in total.

What are house prices like in Blackheath?

The current median house price in Blackheath is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £220,000, terraced £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Blackheath in context

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Postcode districts in Blackheath

B65 70 ⇄

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