Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 0HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	48.2%	52%	3.8%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	51.8%	48%	-3.8%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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	28.2%	31.1%	2.9%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	47.2%	-11.2%	44.2%	3.0%
Separated	2%	3.1%	1.1%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	6.3%	11%	4.7%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	5.1%	7.5%	2.4%	6.1%	1.4%

Health

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	42%	43.8%	1.8%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	36.1%	35.9%	-0.2%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	16.4%	12.7%	-3.7%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	5.2%	5.6%	0.4%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.5%	22.8%	-9.7%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	7.9%	-9.0%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	19.3%	5.2%	13.4%	5.9%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6.3%	2.8%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.2%	20.9%	8.7%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	19.7%	2.4%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	3.5%	3.1%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	4.6%	0%	-4.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	1%	2.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-0.8%
Pakistani	4.3%	3.6%	-0.7%	2.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0%	4.6%	4.6%	2.5%	2.1%
Other Black	0%	1%	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	1.3%	0.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	88.9%	83%	-5.9%	81.4%	1.6%
Arab	0%	1%	1.0%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.7% 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	96.1%	90.7%	-5.4%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	0%	2.3%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-2.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	89.3%	-6.4%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0%	6.8%	6.8%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	1.3%	-2.6%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.2%	76.7%	3.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	54.6%	46.2%	8.4%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	6.2%	6.5%	-0.3%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Gorsty Hill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gorsty Hill Road was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% higher than the Halesowen North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gorsty Hill Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Halesowen North and the 322nd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B65 0HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gorsty Hill Road are based on 117 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Dudley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for B65 0HB

Average Price
£310,661

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£310,661

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gorsty Hill Road

Average Price
£198,575

Semi-Detached
£210,978

Terraced
£166,711

Detached
£286,055

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£126,252

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gorsty Hill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2019-03-15	£304,606
37 Gorsty Hill Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2004-10-18	£326,270

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B65 0HB

Employment

B65 0HB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B65 0HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	15
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF	4out of 4	3,651 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfields Primary School Beeches Road , B65 0DA	3out of 4	303 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH	3out of 4	926 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Olive Hill Primary Academy Springfield Road , B62 8JZ	3out of 4	1,230 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF	3out of 4	1,358 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Old Hill Primary School Lawrence Lane , B64 6DR	3out of 4	1,443 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU	3out of 4	1,313 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN	3out of 4	1,629 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ	3out of 4	2,023 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL	4out of 4	2,134 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB	3out of 4	2,431 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA	- not rated	1,694 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR	3out of 4	1,521 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL	4out of 4	1,754 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP	3out of 4	2,452 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	3,335 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD	4out of 4	3,462 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fenn's Cafe	37C Vicarage Road, Halesowen	673 yd
Bethel Chapel	Bethel Christian Fellowship, 40 Vicarage Road	673 yd
Black Jacks Desserts	59 High Street	685 yd
Sugar Me Up	42 High Street	745 yd
Antania's Café	Unit 1b Western Business Park, Coombs Road, Halesowen	780 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bell and Bear Inn	The Bell And Bear Inn, 71 Gorsty Hill Road	176 yd
The Lighthouse Bar and Grill	153 Coombs Road, Halesowen	437 yd
The Waterfall	The Waterfall, 132 Waterfall Lane	663 yd
The Malt Shovel	Malt Shovel, 61 High Street	708 yd
The Knights Quest	126 High Street	759 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Afrilicken Junction Restaurant Ltd	Lodgefield Road, Halesowen	406 yd
New Rainbow Hill	163 Coombs Road, Halesowen	437 yd
Taks Fish & Chips	155 Coombs Road, Halesowen	437 yd
Miah Tandoori	58 High Street	709 yd
Star Fish and Chips	53 High Street	709 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Halesowen Street	814 yd
Heron Foods Limited	168-169 High Street	839 yd
Iceland Foods Limited	179-180 High Street	869 yd
SEHR Convenience Store	75 Long Lane, Halesowen	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coombs Wood Cricket Club STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS & LLOYDS PAVILION STEWARTS ROAD	grass pitches	800 yd
Coombs Wood Cricket Club Stewart Road	grass pitches	866 yd
Haden Hill (Closed) Halesowen Road	tennis courts	1,044 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.