Marlow Street is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0AY 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 Marlow Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0BU, B65 0DP, B65 0AT, B65 0BX, B65 0AW, B65 0BP, B65 0BT, B65 0AX, B65 0AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 0AY is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 51% | 46.9% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 49% | 53.1% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 B65 0AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 37.3% | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 35.6% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12.8% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 40% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 29.3% | 17.6% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18.6% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 26.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 83.1% | 77% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 91.4% | 88.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 88.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlow Street was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlow Street has the 35th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regis House, 14 Marlow Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-07-01 | £183,536 |
| 1 Marlow Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-05-31 | £201,568 |
| 3 Marlow Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-04-10 | £190,387 |
| 3 Marlow Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £94,950 | 2007-09-21 | £164,497 |
| 3 Marlow Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2002-02-22 | £141,831 |
B65 0AY 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,465 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 | 234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Junior School Powke Lane , B65 0AB | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Infant and Nursery School Powke Lane , B65 0AB | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 3,447 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombswood Special School Laborem Place , B62 8BH | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 1,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jacks Desserts | 59 High Street | 268 yd | |
| Sugar Me Up | 42 High Street | 369 yd | |
| Cheswicks Coffee Shop | 51-53 Bassano Road | 470 yd | |
| The Vine (Kitchen) | The Vine Inn, 11 High Street | 531 yd | |
| Artisan Expresso Bar | 168 Halesowen Street | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 61 High Street | 288 yd | |
| The Knights Quest | 126 High Street | 346 yd | |
| The Waterfall | The Waterfall, 132 Waterfall Lane | 380 yd | |
| Old Bush Revived | The Old Bush Revived, 44 Powke Lane | 443 yd | |
| The Britannia | 124 Halesowen Street | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miah Tandoori | 58 High Street | 289 yd | |
| Star Fish and Chips | 53 High Street | 289 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 129 High Street | 353 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 42 High Street | 369 yd | |
| Taste of Himalayan | 33 High Street | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 512 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 542 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 560 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 817 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| St Pauls Drive Open Space ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.