Beet Street Blackheath, Sandwell
15 addresses across 1 postcode (B65), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33604200.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rowley Regis, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Britannia Park, is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 182 to 183 m above sea level.
- Noise: 15 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Regis Medical Centre, about 230 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 536 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (74% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 160 Halesowen Street Rowley Regis B65 0ES (120 m)
- Jewson Limited, 89 - 105 High Rowley, Regis (350 m)
- Royal Oak Inn 1 Causeway Green Road Oldbury (360 m)
- Pritam House, 230 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath (360 m)
- 78A Oldbury Road Rowley Regis B65 0JS (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Leona Industrial Estate, Nimmings Road: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Malt Mill Lane, Halesowen: up to 13 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Sandwell MBC Depot, & surounds Waterfall Lane, Cradley Heath (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 182 m and 183 m above sea level (183 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 0HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Langley Green 161,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Darby Street Blackheath | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Rowley Regis Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wenea | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.1 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regis Medical Centre | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bhandal Dental Practices | 40 m |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Y & B Store, Blackheath Cashzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Britannia Park 6.4 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 840 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,020 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Leasowes, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Leasowes | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mucklow Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Rowley Stop | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Titford Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Codsall Coppice | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 15 |
15 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Highfields Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Temple Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hurst Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rowley Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Causeway Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Old Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Jar B65 0HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Lifestyle Express B65 0DX | Retailers - other | 30 m | Exempt | |
| Top S B65 0DR | Retailers - other | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shah & Co B65 0DR | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd B65 0DR | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Blackheath Mart B65 0DT | Retailers - other | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cheswicks Coffee Shop B65 0DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2026 |
| Spud Hub B65 0DJ | Mobile caterer | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2023 |
| J's Pizza B65 0DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Taste of Himalayan B65 0DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Meu Gourmett B65 0DZ | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Malcolms B65 0DT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Quick Coffee Break B65 0DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Antonios Pizza B65 0DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Vine Inn B65 0DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 259 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 |
| Public order | 40 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (303); On or near Shopping Area (78); On or near Payne Street (34); On or near Short Street (24); On or near Regis Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Bookworms Day Care (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, B65 8BY) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Bookworms Daycare (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, B65 8BY) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Pacos Pool Lounge (pub/bar/nightclub, B65 0NE) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Shah & Co (retailers - other, B65 0DR) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 8 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Taste of Himalayan (takeaway/sandwich shop, B65 0DR) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 7 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- B65 0HJ: 15 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oldbury Road · Payne Street · Short Street · Causeway · Halesowen Street · Payne Street · The Heathlands · Regis Gardens · Regis Road · Long Lane · High Street · Birmingham Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.