St Margarets Drive is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 4QH is located in the Belle Vale 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 Margarets Drive, Halesowen, B63 4QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 4SP, B63 4SL, B63 4SF, B63 4QE, B63 4QD, B63 4SR, B63 4SB, B63 4SN, B63 4QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B63 4QH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51.3% | 47.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 52.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 36.3% | 38.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 40.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 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 | 43.8% | 45.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 15.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 25.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 22.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.2% | 93% | 5.8% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.9% | 96.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 96.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Drive was 220.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.9% higher than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Margarets Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 66th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 357.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 St Margarets Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2011-12-16 | £333,438 |
| 9 St Margarets Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2010-08-06 | £553,235 |
| 3 St Margarets Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2009-02-06 | £313,824 |
| 9 St Margarets Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2003-05-14 | £562,083 |
| 5 St Margarets Drive, Halesowen, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2000-11-15 | £415,232 |
B63 4QH 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School Hagley Road , Hasbury B63 4QD | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Bundle Hill , B63 4AR | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingtree Primary School Huntingtree Road , B63 4HY | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen CofE Primary School High Street , B63 3BB | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lutley Primary School Brookwillow Road , B63 1BU | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 3,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,556 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 | 1,626 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 | 3,714 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunfield Children's Home Ltd Clent Grove , Woodman Lane DY9 9PB | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 5,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasbury Lunch Club | 89 Albert Road, Halesowen | 110 yd | |
| Hasbury Methodist Church | 97 Albert Road, Halesowen | 110 yd | |
| Halesowen Golf Range | Quarry Lane, Halesowen | 248 yd | |
| Ameena | 192 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 326 yd | |
| Cupcake Daze | 79A Hagley Road, Halesowen | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hagley | 238 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 177 yd | |
| The Crafty Pint | 8 Wassell Road, Halesowen | 485 yd | |
| Bigmouths Kitchen Halesowen | Rose And Crown Public House, Hagley Road | 527 yd | |
| Rose And Crown Public House | Hagley Road, Halesowen | 527 yd | |
| Hasbury Conservative Club | 91 Blackberry Lane, Halesowen | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 184 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 326 yd | |
| Hasbury Chippy | 352 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 441 yd | |
| Rooster | 372 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 617 yd | |
| Fish and Chips Halesowen | 1 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 823 yd | |
| Joe's Plaice | 73 Alexandra Road, Halesowen | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 218 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 177 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 364-368 Hagley Road, Halesowen | 617 yd | |
| Lidl UK GMBH | Hagley Road, Halesowen | 671 yd | |
| Poundland | Queensway Mall, 11-15 The Halesowen Cornbow | 832 yd | |
| Co-Op | 93 Bassnage Road, Halesowen | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Margarets At Hasbury Primary School And Nursery HAGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Cavalier Drive Playing Field AMENITY OPEN SPACE AMENITY OPEN SPACE HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Huntingtree Park BASSNAGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Our Lady And St Kenelm Rc Primary School BUNDLE HILL | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Universal Fitness (Closed) Regent House Regent House Queensway | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Windsor High School And Sixth Form RICHMOND STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Halesowen Leisure Centre GREAT CORNBOW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,000 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 145.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.