Penncricket Lane is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0PF is located in the Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0EW, B65 0PE, B65 0QQ, B65 0PG, B65 0RR, B65 0RP, B65 0PQ, B65 0RJ, B65 0RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B65 0PF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.5% | 49% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 38.5% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 46.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 44.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 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.
In the area around B65 0PF this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 28.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 12.1% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 24.9% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 76.1% | 63.1% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 77.1% 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 | 94.2% | 77.1% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 77.5% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penncricket Lane was 95.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penncricket Lane has the 36th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 344th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-04-28 | £234,389 |
| 209 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-21 | £293,171 |
| 211 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-01-28 | £167,938 |
| 201 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2021-04-20 | £5,729 |
| 219 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-01-29 | £220,045 |
B65 0PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Green Junior School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Infant School Grafton Road , B68 8LX | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Primary School Holt Road , B62 9HG | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community 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 | 4,219 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 | 758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury College of Sport Pound Road , B68 8NE | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley High School Moat Road , B68 8ED | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley Pupil Referral Unit Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 642 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley School Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 642 yd | Community 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 | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | - not rated | 1,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 499 yd | |
| Kenzie's Kitchen | 358 Oldbury Road | 499 yd | |
| Grafton's Sandwich Shop | 20 Penncricket Lane | 660 yd | |
| KT Fish Bar | 35 Bell End | 694 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Titford Lane | 505 yd | |
| Brandhall Conservative Club | 122 Ashes Road | 541 yd | |
| The New Inn | New Inn, 90 Oldbury Road | 716 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | The Bulls Head Inn, 389 Birchfield Lane | 724 yd | |
| Whiteheath Tavern | White Heath Tavern, 400 Birchfield Lane | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dragon | 201 Penncricket Lane | 2 yd | |
| Seavers Fish & Chips | 301 Oldbury Road | 360 yd | |
| Hans Cantonese Take Away | 340 Oldbury Road | 377 yd | |
| Whiteheath Fish & Chips | 330 Oldbury Road | 377 yd | |
| House of Peri Peri | 354 Oldbury Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 547 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 973 yd | |
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Pro-Fitness NIMMINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| St Pauls Drive Open Space ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.