Gorsty Hill Road is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0EY 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 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0HB, B65 0EZ, B64 7QG, B65 0LB, B65 0EX, B65 0BZ, B64 7QQ, B65 0BY, B65 0HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 0EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 49.1% | 53.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 46.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 0EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 38% | 45.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 36.8% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 41.9% | 40.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 18.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 4.2% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 26.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 15.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 17.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 8% | -5.6% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 85.4% | 76.5% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 86.4% 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% | 86.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 86% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.4% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorsty Hill Road was 76.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gorsty Hill Road has the 47th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 471st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-01-16 | £241,745 |
| 93 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £56,498 | 2018-05-11 | £75,579 |
| 89 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-05-12 | £242,627 |
| 89 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-03-27 | £250,273 |
| 92 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2011-08-19 | £252,878 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,611 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 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy Springfield Road , B62 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , B64 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,428 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 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,479 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 | 1,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,408 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 | 3,304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 634 yd | |
| Fenn's Cafe | 37C Vicarage Road, Halesowen | 655 yd | |
| Bethel Chapel | Bethel Christian Fellowship, 40 Vicarage Road | 655 yd | |
| Sugar Me Up | 42 High Street | 697 yd | |
| Cheswicks Coffee Shop | 51-53 Bassano Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell and Bear Inn | The Bell And Bear Inn, 71 Gorsty Hill Road | 226 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Bar and Grill | 153 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 489 yd | |
| The Waterfall | The Waterfall, 132 Waterfall Lane | 617 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 61 High Street | 657 yd | |
| The Knights Quest | 126 High Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrilicken Junction Restaurant Ltd | Lodgefield Road, Halesowen | 455 yd | |
| New Rainbow Hill | 163 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 489 yd | |
| Taks Fish & Chips | 155 Coombs Road, Halesowen | 489 yd | |
| Miah Tandoori | 58 High Street | 658 yd | |
| Star Fish and Chips | 53 High Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 776 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 796 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 828 yd | |
| SEHR Convenience Store | 75 Long Lane, Halesowen | 1,061 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coombs Wood Cricket Club STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Coombs Wood Cricket Club Stewart Road | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Haden Hill (Closed) Halesowen Road | tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.48 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.