Hickmans Avenue is in Cradley Heath and in Sandwell district. B64 5NH is located in the Rowley 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 Hickmans Avenue, Cradley Heath, B64 5NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B64 5JP, B64 5ND, DY2 9ND, DY2 9NL, DY2 9NG, B64 5JE, B64 5NB, B64 5NE, DY2 9NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B64 5NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 31.1% | 36.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 42.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 10.4% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 8.4% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 47.3% | 44.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 33.3% | 5.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 13.8% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.3% | 22.5% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 24.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 82.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hickmans Avenue was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hickmans Avenue has the 46th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 450th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Hickmans Avenue, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2026-02-17 | £220,000 |
| 41 Hickmans Avenue, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £207,487 | 2024-08-09 | £213,410 |
| 50 Hickmans Avenue, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-01-19 | £183,403 |
| 29 Hickmans Avenue, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-09-05 | £171,829 |
| 43 Hickmans Avenue, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2021-06-22 | £178,479 |
B64 5NH 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddal Hill Primary School Trinity Street , B64 6HT | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corngreaves Primary School Plant Street , B64 6EZ | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corngreaves Academy Plant Street , B64 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,670 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 732 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hillcrest School and Community College Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Training Unit 14 Primrose Hill Trading Estate , Cradley Road DY2 9SA | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 132 Halesowen Road | 297 yd | |
| The Taypot | The Taypot, 166 Halesowen Road | 306 yd | |
| Sweet Delights | 180 Halesowen Road | 364 yd | |
| Cafe + | 1 Coxs Lane | 419 yd | |
| Mr B's Bostin Bites | 117 Highgate Street | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Spring | Bowling Green Road, Netherton | 233 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, 100 Reddal Hill Road | 337 yd | |
| Cradley Heath Sports and Social Club | Cradley Heath Liberal Club, 60 Upper High Street | 497 yd | |
| Elephant And Castle | 250 Cradley Road, Netherton,, Dudley | 561 yd | |
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited | Spring Meadow Mens Social Club, 1 Spring Meadow | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seawave Fish and chips | 142 Halesowen Road | 275 yd | |
| The Spice King | 164 Halesowen Road | 304 yd | |
| Amber Chinese Takeaway | 115 Highgate Street | 423 yd | |
| Ivan's Fish and Chips | 52 Reddal Hill Road | 440 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 69 Reddal Hill Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 301 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 431 yd | |
| Asda | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 635 yd | |
| Aldi | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Foxoak Street | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtree Playing Field ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS HIGHLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Netherbrook Primary School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HALESOWEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Main Site WRIGHTS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 718 yd |
| Dudley Wood Playing Fields SWALLOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Bearmore Playing Field BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Primrose Hill Playing Field GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.