Powke Lane is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0AD is located in the Blackheath 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 Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0AE, B65 8BN, B65 0BG, B65 0AA, B65 0BQ, B64 6RB, B64 6RA, B65 8BP, B65 0BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B65 0AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 32.9% | 36.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 45.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 40.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 23.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 10% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 22.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.9% | 86.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 95.5% | 84.1% | -11.4% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 83.9% | -11.3% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powke Lane was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Powke Lane has the 47th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 430th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-10-25 | £124,764 |
| 162 Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2023-11-09 | £133,174 |
| 162 Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2023-10-02 | £115,573 |
| 168 Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2023-05-26 | £142,475 |
| 164 Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-01-20 | £187,380 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Primary School Beeches Road , B65 0DA | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , B64 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 864 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,089 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 | 2,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,191 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 | 991 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jacks Desserts | 59 High Street | 382 yd | |
| Sugar Me Up | 42 High Street | 524 yd | |
| Rowley Coffee Pot | Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Moor Lane | 566 yd | |
| Cheswicks Coffee Shop | 51-53 Bassano Road | 664 yd | |
| The Vine (Kitchen) | The Vine Inn, 11 High Street | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bush Revived | The Old Bush Revived, 44 Powke Lane | 50 yd | |
| The Waterfall | The Waterfall, 132 Waterfall Lane | 210 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 61 High Street | 376 yd | |
| The Knights Quest | 126 High Street | 417 yd | |
| The Britannia | 124 Halesowen Street | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Fish Bar | 161 Ross | 280 yd | |
| Miah Tandoori | 58 High Street | 375 yd | |
| Star Fish and Chips | 53 High Street | 375 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 129 High Street | 459 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 42 High Street | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 688 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 746 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 777 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 815 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 627 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Main Site WRIGHTS LANE | artificial grass pitch | 977 yd |
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 143.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.