Ash Street is in Cradley Heath and in Sandwell district. B64 5PW is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B64 5LT, B64 5PH, B64 5PL, B64 5LJ, B64 5NF, B64 5LS, B64 5PD, B64 5PJ, B64 5LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B64 5PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 25.5% | 36.9% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 31.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 20.8% | 15% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 (64.6%) 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 | 35.6% | 34.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.9% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 21.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around B64 5PW this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.3% | 32.9% | -19.4% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 19.7% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 15.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 89% | 78.2% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 95.5% | 92.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Street was 223.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.5% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 73rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ash Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-09-30 | £82,419 |
| 7 Ash Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2021-05-28 | £93,783 |
| 8 Ash Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2018-10-19 | £95,604 |
| 8 Ash Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2007-08-03 | £120,444 |
| 9 Ash Street, Cradley Heath, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £58,000 | 2000-07-07 | £215,549 |
The percentage of retired residents living in B64 5PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,903 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 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , B64 6DR | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corngreaves Academy Plant Street , B64 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 977 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 | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 3,460 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 | 3,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,455 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 | 1,546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 4,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 132 Halesowen Road | 105 yd | |
| The Taypot | The Taypot, 166 Halesowen Road | 169 yd | |
| Mr B's Bostin Bites | 117 Highgate Street | 175 yd | |
| Cafe + | 1 Coxs Lane | 204 yd | |
| Sweet Delights | 180 Halesowen Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Spring | Bowling Green Road, Netherton | 560 yd | |
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited | Spring Meadow Mens Social Club, 1 Spring Meadow | 577 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | Waggon And Horses, 100 Reddal Hill Road | 605 yd | |
| Riddins Tavern | Riddins Tavern, 33 Mossvale Close | 686 yd | |
| The Spring Meadow | Spring Meadow, 255 Halesowen Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seawave Fish and chips | 142 Halesowen Road | 125 yd | |
| The Spice King | 164 Halesowen Road | 167 yd | |
| Amber Chinese Takeaway | 115 Highgate Street | 175 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 205 Halesowen Road | 326 yd | |
| Ocean Queen Fish & Chips & Balti's | 175 Halesowen Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 301 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 503 yd | |
| Aldi | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 892 yd | |
| Asda | Saltwells Road, Netherton | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtree Playing Field ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS ASHTREE MOUND PLAYING FIELDS HIGHLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Main Site WRIGHTS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 392 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HALESOWEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Netherbrook Primary School CHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Brickhouse Farm HARVEST WALK | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Bearmore Playing Field BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD BEARMORE MOUND PLAYING FIELD SUTHERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 988 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.