Great Cornbow is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 3AF is located in the Halesowen 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 Great Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 3AL, B63 3AN, B63 3AS, B63 3AW, B63 3HN, B63 4PU, B63 3BA, B63 4AB, B63 3BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B63 3AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 34% | 31.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 47.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 46% | 41.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 39.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 15.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.5% | 14.4% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 14.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 19.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 27.1% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 94.6% | 94.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 95.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Cornbow was 308.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 232.3% higher than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Great Cornbow has the 2nd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 34th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 - 25 Great Cornbow, Halesowen, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-12-21 | £468,119 |
B63 3AF 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen CofE Primary School High Street , B63 3BB | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tenterfields Primary Academy Tenterfields , B63 3LH | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Bundle Hill , B63 4AR | 4out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Way Primary Academy Brier Mill Road , B63 3HA | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School Hagley Road , Hasbury B63 4QD | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 3,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 964 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 | 2,847 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 4,969 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 5,182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen Leisure Centre & Pool | Great Cornbow, Halesowen | 16 yd | |
| The Coffee Room | 3 Hagley Street, Halesowen | 81 yd | |
| Shipleys Amusement Centre | 23 Hagley Street, Halesowen | 90 yd | |
| The Grill | 4-6 Great Cornbow, Halesowen | 99 yd | |
| Bella's | 52 Summer Hill, Halesowen | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen Cornbow Hall | 10 Hagley Street, Halesowen | 67 yd | |
| Olde Queens Head | Birmingham Street, Halesowen | 139 yd | |
| Benjamins Bar And Banqueting Suites | Birmingham Street, Halesowen | 139 yd | |
| Picks | 91 High Street, Halesowen | 169 yd | |
| The William Shenstone | 1-5 Queensway, Halesowen | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vas Grillz | 12A Peckingham Street, Halesowen | 64 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit, 31, Cornbow Centre, Hagley Street | 103 yd | |
| Simply Sausage | 52 Summer Hill, Halesowen | 126 yd | |
| Fish and Chips Halesowen | 1 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 141 yd | |
| Slice of America | 68 High Street, Halesowen | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen Mini Market | 14 Peckingham Street, Halesowen | 56 yd | |
| Iceland | 24-25 Hagley Street, Halesowen | 90 yd | |
| B&M Stores | 27-30 Hagley Mall, The Halesowen Cornbow | 170 yd | |
| Poundland | Queensway Mall, 11-15 The Halesowen Cornbow | 198 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Queensway Mall, The Halesowen Cornbow | 216 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halesowen Leisure Centre GREAT CORNBOW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 96 yd |
| Universal Fitness (Closed) Regent House Regent House Queensway | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Halesowen Cricket Club GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Workoutz Health And Fitness BOROUGH COURT BOROUGH COURT GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANE | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| The Earls High School FURNACE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Manor Way Primary Academy BRIER MILL ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Cavalier Drive Playing Field AMENITY OPEN SPACE AMENITY OPEN SPACE HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Our Lady And St Kenelm Rc Primary School BUNDLE HILL | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Somers Sports & Social Club GRANGE HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| East Side Playing Field Furnace Lane | grass pitches | 788 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.