Payne Street is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0DH 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 Payne Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0DF, B65 0EN, B65 0ER, B65 0DN, B65 0DR, B65 0EL, B65 0EP, B65 0HF, B65 0EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B65 0DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 0DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 42.2% | 51.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 20.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 9.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 (67.8%) 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 | 33.9% | 22.9% | -11.0% | 48.4% | -25.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 44.9% | 13.0% | 33.6% | 11.3% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 19.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 9.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around B65 0DH this area, 38% 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 38% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 13% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85% | 84.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 91.3% | 90.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 91.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Payne Street was 1692.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1346.8% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Payne Street has the highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 2nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 502.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Payne Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2023-10-27 | £193,415 |
| 2 Payne Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-06-12 | £197,988 |
| 5 Payne Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-12-08 | £141,743 |
| Blackheath Property Shop Payne Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-11 | £352,900 |
| 2 Payne Street, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2017-09-25 | £168,934 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,513 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 | 384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy Springfield Road , B62 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,578 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 | 2,298 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 | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,462 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Me Up | 42 High Street | 139 yd | |
| Cheswicks Coffee Shop | 51-53 Bassano Road | 149 yd | |
| The Vine (Kitchen) | The Vine Inn, 11 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Artisan Expresso Bar | 168 Halesowen Street | 219 yd | |
| Black Jacks Desserts | 59 High Street | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | 124 Halesowen Street | 150 yd | |
| The Little Beech | 158-159 Halesowen Street | 157 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | The Vine Inn, 11 High Street | 200 yd | |
| The Knights Quest | 126 High Street | 232 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 61 High Street | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Himalayan | 33 High Street | 126 yd | |
| J's Pizza | 32 High Street | 126 yd | |
| Antonios Pizza | 35 High Street | 126 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 42 High Street | 139 yd | |
| Coco Pizza | 165 Halesowen Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 193 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 209 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 232 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| St Pauls Drive Open Space ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Pro-Fitness NIMMINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Holt Farm Primary School (Closed) Holt Road | grass pitches | 972 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.