Cornfield Place The Knowle, Sandwell
6 addresses across 1 postcode (B65), about 50 m long. USRN 33612518.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £145,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3).
- 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 B; 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 Old Hill, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, and Warrens Hall Park (41 hectares) is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 143 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Anchor Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 87 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £101,250 | £101,250 | £101,250 |
| 2005 | 2 | £94,925 | £92,000 | £97,850 |
| 2004 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £73,250 | £71,000 | £75,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £48,750 | £48,750 | £48,750 |
| 2001 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £46,000 | £46,000 | £46,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £43,525 | £43,050 | £44,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2022 | 5 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jul 2021 | 4 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2016 | 4 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £116,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2013 | 1 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2007 | 4 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £101,250 | |
| 5 Aug 2005 | 1 B65 8HZ | Semi-detached | £97,850 | |
| 17 Jun 2005 | 1 B65 8HZ | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 4 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 1 B65 8HZ | Semi-detached | £75,500 | |
| 7 Apr 2003 | 5 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £71,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2002 | 3 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £48,750 | |
| 2 Feb 2001 | 4 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 5 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 2 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £44,000 | |
| 27 Feb 1998 | 5 B65 8HZ | Terraced | £43,050 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 B (56% 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)
- Former school site, Doulton Road, Rowley Regis (310 m)
- Norbert Dentressangle, Doulton Road, Rowley Regis (350 m)
- Land adjacent 16 & 23 eagle Close & Land between 39 & Day Centre Harves Road, Rowley Regis (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Knowle Resource Centre, Harvest Road, Rowley Regis (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Site Of 180-190, Dudley Road, Rowley Regis: up to 8 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Harvest Road Day Centre Harvest Road Rowley Regis B65 8EL: up to 8 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Portway Road & Hawes Lane, Tippity Green, Rowley Regis (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Tippity Green ,Portway Road, Allsops Hill, Rowley Regis (850 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 6 addresses are between 143 m and 145 m above sea level (144 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 8HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Cradley Heath 719,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knowle Road Brickhouse Farm | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cradley Heath Interchange | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Q-Park Rowley Regis Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowley Regis Hospital Main Entrance GeniePoint | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Anchor Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Jhl Pharmacies | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Old Hill Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spar Harvest Road Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Warrens Hall Park 41 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,730 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 46 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cobb's Engine House, Warley, a scheduled monument, 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb's Engine House, Warley | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rowley Stop | Lake or reservoir | 120 m south-west |
| Boshboil Arm | Lake or reservoir | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Withymoor Island | Island | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Bourne Hills Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Rough Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Codsall Coppice | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brickhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherbrook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reddal Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northfield Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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 |
| Sledmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Netherton Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 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) |
| Old Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Temple Meadow Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Coffee B65 8JQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2021 |
| The Café on the Corner B65 8JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Mehar Retail Ltd (Spar Store) B65 8EW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Harvest View B65 8EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Springfield Stores B65 8JZ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2019 |
| The Hailstone Restaurant B65 8JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Vee's Showcase B64 5QX | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| SIPS Education @ Brickhouse Primary School B65 8HS | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Eagle Close (25); On or near Allsops Close (17); On or near Knowle Road (15); On or near Minton Drive (13); On or near Lotus Way (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B65 8HZ: 6 addresses
Nearby streets
Allsops Close · Knowle Road · Waterside Industrial Estate · Kiln Croft · Minton Drive · Eagle Close · Walton Close · Pilkington Way · Lotus Way · Denby Way · Harvest Road · Finch Close
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.