St Pauls Drive is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B62 9LJ is located in the Halesowen North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Pauls Drive, Halesowen, B62 9LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B62 9LG, B65 0LP, B65 0LR, B62 9JF, B62 9LQ, B62 9JE, B65 0LY, B62 9JG, B62 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B62 9LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 47.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.5% | 52.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 35.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 42.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 36.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 16.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B62 9LJ this area, 36.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 36.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 22.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.6% | 71% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -10.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 79.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 79.3% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 14.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 79.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 14.8% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Sikh | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Pauls Drive was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Halesowen North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Pauls Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halesowen North and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 St Pauls Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2021-02-26 | £186,144 |
| 31 St Pauls Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-02-10 | £201,772 |
| 33 St Pauls Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2018-05-11 | £191,468 |
| 33 St Pauls Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-06-02 | £188,142 |
| 1 St Pauls Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1996-03-15 | £280,744 |
B62 9LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Beeches Road , B65 0DA | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Primary School Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy Springfield Road , B62 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junglebugs Indoor Play Centre | Unit 4, Cardale Street | 189 yd | |
| Don's Cafe | 33-35 Masters Lane, Halesowen | 342 yd | |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch | 1-2 Long Lane | 376 yd | |
| The Coffee Tree | 395 Long Lane | 391 yd | |
| Three Diamonds Bar and Grill | 1 Horner Way | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill & Cakemore Liberal Club | 87 Nimmings Road, Halesowen | 239 yd | |
| The Windmill's End | 393 Long Lane | 391 yd | |
| The Clock Inn | 88 Nimmings Road, Halesowen | 405 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, 90 Oldbury Road | 431 yd | |
| Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans | 12 Victoria Road, Halesowen | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb's | 8 Long Lane | 344 yd | |
| Cetin Turkish Kebab House | 62 Oldbury Road | 368 yd | |
| New Kung Fu Kitchen | 66 Oldbury Road | 369 yd | |
| Mujeeb's Asian Sweets & Savouries | 33 Blackheath Indoor Market | 395 yd | |
| Smash Bros Grill & Desserts | 14 Oldbury Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 339 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 486 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 515 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 572 yd | |
| SEHR Convenience Store | 75 Long Lane, Halesowen | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Drive Open Space ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Pro-Fitness NIMMINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Holt Farm Primary School (Closed) Holt Road | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Hurst Green Park MIDDLEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Halesbury School FELDON LANE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.