Compton Road is in Cradley Heath and in Sandwell district. B64 5BT is located in the Cradley Heath and Old Hill 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 Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B64 5EW, B64 5BH, B64 5DW, B64 5BG, B64 5DB, B64 5BP, B64 5HE, B64 5BL, B64 5BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B64 5BT is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 44.7% | 43.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 55.3% | 56.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 B64 5BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 44.8% | 63.9% | 19.1% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 13.9% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -30.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 2.8% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 46.1% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 12.1% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.2% | 22.2% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 23.6% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 11% | 9.5% | 0.8% | 10.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.8% | 79.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 94.1% | 84.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 83% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 9.1% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Road was 917.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 828.7% higher than the Cradley Heath and Old Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Compton Road has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Cradley Heath and Old Hill and the 8th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 335.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Compton Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2021-02-26 | £197,744 |
| 1 Compton Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2017-06-30 | £228,254 |
| 1 Compton Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2009-10-23 | £196,723 |
| 1 Compton Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1999-02-10 | £180,448 |
B64 5BT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B64 5BT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley Wood Road , DY2 0DB | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corngreaves Academy Plant Street , B64 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarry Bank Primary School High Street , Quarry Bank DY5 2AD | 2out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,832 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sutton School and Specialist College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 4,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 4,395 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Porky Blinders - The Pork Shop | 45 High Street | 218 yd | |
| Central Cafe | 31 High Street | 240 yd | |
| Lin's The Big Breakfast | 76 Graingers Lane | 283 yd | |
| The Crusty Cob | 7 Cradley Road | 291 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Foxoak Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge | 95a High Street | 169 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | The Moon Under Water, 164-166 High Street | 207 yd | |
| The Cherry Wood Smokehouse | 5 Graingers Lane | 237 yd | |
| The Roost | The Roost, 39 Prince Street | 338 yd | |
| The Victoria Inn | 122 Dudley Wood Road, Netherton | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Pizza | 94 High Street | 169 yd | |
| Bennetts Caribbean | 18 Market Square, High Street | 206 yd | |
| Hooked on Fish | 151 High Street | 207 yd | |
| Lucky Star | 76 High Street | 213 yd | |
| King Cod | 4 Lower High Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 74-75 High Street | 213 yd | |
| Lidl | 17 Lower High Street | 234 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Foxoak Street | 336 yd | |
| Safebury's | 61-63 Colley Lane, Cradley | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timbertree Primary School (Closed) Graingers Lane | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Bearmore Playing Field BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Dudley Wood Playing Fields SWALLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Netherbrook Primary School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.