Penncricket Lane is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0RE 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 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0RB, B65 0RH, B65 0RF, B68 8LX, B65 0SN, B65 0RQ, B69 4BS, B69 4BZ, B65 0RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 0RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 53.8% | 52.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 28.4% | 35.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 43.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 39.8% | 37.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 0RE this area, 29.9% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 29.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 20.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 13.6% | 17.9% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 14.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 74.9% | 60.8% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 89.2% | 85.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 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 | 89.2% | 85.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.8% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 21.5% | 0.9% | 20.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penncricket Lane was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% lower than the Bristnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penncricket Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall and the 409th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-17 | £241,466 |
| 88 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-07-25 | £196,891 |
| 92 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2017-04-10 | £221,599 |
| 88 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-01-22 | £199,432 |
| 86 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2009-05-12 | £212,298 |
B65 0RE 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,578 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 | 798 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 | 980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton's Sandwich Shop | 20 Penncricket Lane | 196 yd | |
| Saphari | 188 Causeway Green Road | 584 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 663 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 696 yd | |
| Kenzie's Kitchen | 358 Oldbury Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Conservative Club | 122 Ashes Road | 367 yd | |
| Old Dispensary | 234 Causeway Green Road | 444 yd | |
| The Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Titford Lane | 630 yd | |
| British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Windsor Road | 717 yd | |
| Whiteheath Tavern | White Heath Tavern, 400 Birchfield Lane | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Canton | 198 Causeway Green Road | 444 yd | |
| Paradise Nation Ltd | 210 Causeway Green Road | 444 yd | |
| Causeway Fish Bar | 200 Causeway Green Road | 444 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 201 Penncricket Lane | 466 yd | |
| Pizza Land | 162 Causeway Green Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 761 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wolverhampton Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Hurst Green Park MIDDLEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Brandhall Golf Course HERON ROAD | golf | 1,023 yd |
| Pro-Fitness NIMMINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,057 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.