Sidlaw Close is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 1JS is located in the Hayley Green & Cradley South 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 Sidlaw Close, Halesowen, B63 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 1HH, B63 1JU, B63 1JX, B63 1HP, B63 1JT, B63 1HQ, B63 1HG, B63 1HF, B63 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B63 1JS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 55.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 44.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 32.4% | 29.6% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 44.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 42.6% | 40.5% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 38.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 29.9% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 98.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidlaw Close was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% higher than the Hayley Green & Cradley South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidlaw Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hayley Green & Cradley South and the 418th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sidlaw Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-19 | £274,473 |
| 9 Sidlaw Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-11-07 | £284,472 |
| 29 Sidlaw Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-26 | £288,350 |
| 3 Sidlaw Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-09-01 | £318,475 |
| 25 Sidlaw Close, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-04-23 | £186,903 |
B63 1JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutley Primary School Brookwillow Road , B63 1BU | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lutley Primary School Brookwillow Road , B63 1BU | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley High School Homer Hill , B63 2UP | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 3out of 4 | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley Middle School Park Road , Hagley DY9 0NS | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 4,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 5,272 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INNOV4TE Independent School Blantyre House, Barrack Lane , B63 2UX | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School Tenterfields , B63 3LH | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Cups | 31 Thornhill Road, Halesowen | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhunt Harvester Public House | Hagley Road, Hayley Green | 681 yd | |
| The Crafty Pint | 8 Wassell Road, Halesowen | 1,046 yd | |
| Rose And Crown Public House | Hagley Road, Halesowen | 1,077 yd | |
| Bigmouths Kitchen Halesowen | Rose And Crown Public House, Hagley Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster | 372 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 93 Bassnage Road, Halesowen | 675 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 364-368 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lutley Primary School BROOKWILLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Huntingtree Park BASSNAGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.