Town Pop. 37,501

Living in Rowley Regis: Liveability Score 72/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rowley Regis comes out at 72/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Rowley Regis most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 28/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the B64 postcode district. That is 22 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (98) and lifestyle (86). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B64 postcode district.

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Rowley Regis scores 72 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B64 5AB B64 6AA B64 7AA B64 B65 B69 DY2

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

119.6 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 1,995 crimes

↑ 60% above national average

Shoplifting 498 crimes

↑ 71% above national average

Vehicle crime 418 crimes

↑ 131% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 322 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

Public order 267 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 985 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Shopping Area 201 crimes
2 Birchfield Lane 154 crimes
3 Lovett Avenue 130 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 13.2 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³

Green Space 92

Parks Ample 60

Sports Pitches Ample 19

Allotments Ample 5

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 31 in area · 68 within 4km

22Good3Requires Improvement6Ungraded

Beechwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Blackheath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Brickhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Grace Mary Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Highfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Kates Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Langley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Netherbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Old Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
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

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital2.3 mi

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital3.1 mi

Walsall Manor Hospital4.6 mi

Hospital waitsSandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust0.6 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.4%

A&E seen within 4 hrs75.8%

Nearest GP surgeryPortway Family Practice0.8 mi

GP capacity3,784 patients per GP

1dentist5pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%

available across Sandwell

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 645 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56%Unemployed4.8%Retired18.5%Student5.2%Other inactive15.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial26.9%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary41.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications26.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)22%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%

Home ownership59.6%

Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Sandwell and Dudley 1.6 mi

Rowley Regis 1.6 mi

Langley Green 1.7 mi

J2 M5 1.2 mi

J2 M5 1.3 mi

J1 M5 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 8

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18

Retail Shopping Ample 73

Takeaways Ample 16

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	£220,000	150
Detached	£322,500	28
Semi-detached	£220,000	77
Terraced	£195,000	34
Flat / Maisonette	£100,000	11

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowley Regis a nice place to live?

Yes, Rowley Regis is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Rowley Regis is 72/100, 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 Rowley Regis?

Rowley Regis has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 4,485 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rowley Regis?

Among the top-rated schools in Rowley Regis are Beechwood Church of England Primary School, Blackheath Primary School and Brickhouse Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 31 rated schools in Rowley Regis in total.

What are house prices like in Rowley Regis?

The current median house price in Rowley Regis is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £322,500, semi-detached £220,000, terraced £195,000, flat £100,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 150 sales recorded in the past 12 months.