Compton Grove is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2EP 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 Compton Grove, Halesowen, B63 2EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2JB, B63 2EZ, B63 2EW, B63 2DE, B63 2HA, B63 2EY, B63 2EN, B63 2ER, B63 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B63 2EP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.3% | 53% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B63 2EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 46.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 33.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 37.8% | 46.7% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31.3% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 26.5% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 19.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 5% | 18.2% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 78.2% | 66.1% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Arab | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 91.2% | 86% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 85.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.8% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Grove was 53.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Compton Grove has the 43rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 495th highest crime rate of 1,016 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B Compton Grove, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2025-03-26 | £211,786 |
| 9 Compton Grove, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-01-20 | £83,898 |
| 1 Compton Grove, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-10-24 | £226,133 |
| 2B Compton Grove, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2022-08-22 | £190,520 |
| 13 Compton Grove, Halesowen, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-09-28 | £220,258 |
The percentage of student residents living in B63 2EP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colley Lane Primary School Colley Lane , B63 2TN | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley High School Homer Hill , B63 2UP | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 3out of 4 | 2,668 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 | 5,303 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 | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 4,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INNOV4TE Independent School Blantyre House, Barrack Lane , B63 2UX | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Theatre Project Huntingtree Park Centre , Huntingtree Park Road B63 4HY | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vakas Balti | 64 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 630 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 679 yd | |
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 703 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Park Road, Cradley | 755 yd | |
| Rainbow Street | 130 Colley Gate, Cradley | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zestyzenga, Cradley Town Football Club | Beeches View Avenue, Cradley | 210 yd | |
| Why Not Inn | 1 Why Not Inn, Whynot Street, Cradley, Halesowen | 309 yd | |
| The Round of Beef Public House | 33 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 601 yd | |
| The Little Chop House | 74 Windmill Hill, Cradley, Halesowen | 664 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry's Plaice | Shop, 3-5 Beecher Road | 472 yd | |
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 630 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 652 yd | |
| Chainmakers Fish & Chips | 120 Colley Gate, Cradley | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | Two Gates, Cradley | 291 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cradley Town Football Club Beeches View Avenue | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 848 yd |
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.