Victoria Road is in Cradley Heath and in Sandwell district. B64 5NQ 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 Victoria Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B64 5PA, B64 5SF, B64 5SD, B64 5NG, B64 5PD, B64 5PN, B64 5NY, B64 5SE, B64 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B64 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 35.2% | 43.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 41.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.2% | 35.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.1% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 20.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 27.5% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 16.5% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 5.9% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 83.4% | 81% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 93.7% | 91.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 93% | 91.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Victoria Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 185th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34A Victoria Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-01-24 | £187,604 |
| 40 Victoria Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-08-21 | £174,668 |
| 55 Victoria Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-03-09 | £200,183 |
| 52 Victoria Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-10-23 | £208,259 |
| 55 Victoria Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-06-21 | £212,442 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddal Hill Primary School Trinity Street , B64 6HT | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , B64 6DR | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 3,429 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 | 3,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 4,037 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake "n" Butty | 19-24 Garratts Lane | 271 yd | |
| Cafe + | 1 Coxs Lane | 287 yd | |
| Mr B's Bostin Bites | 117 Highgate Street | 295 yd | |
| KFC | 132 Halesowen Road | 306 yd | |
| The Taypot | The Taypot, 166 Halesowen Road | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited | Spring Meadow Mens Social Club, 1 Spring Meadow | 601 yd | |
| The Spring Meadow | Spring Meadow, 255 Halesowen Road | 728 yd | |
| Riddins Tavern | Riddins Tavern, 33 Mossvale Close | 749 yd | |
| Cottage Spring | Bowling Green Road, Netherton | 762 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, 100 Reddal Hill Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Plus | 117 Powke Lane | 291 yd | |
| Amber Chinese Takeaway | 115 Highgate Street | 295 yd | |
| Seawave Fish and chips | 142 Halesowen Road | 339 yd | |
| The Spice King | 164 Halesowen Road | 360 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 205 Halesowen Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 301 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 629 yd | |
| Aldi | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Forge Academy Main Site WRIGHTS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 306 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Ashtree Playing Field ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS HIGHLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HALESOWEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Brickhouse Farm HARVEST WALK | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Netherbrook Primary School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 936 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 141.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.