Penncricket Lane is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0RF 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 0RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0RJ, B65 0RQ, B65 0RN, B65 0SN, B65 0RR, B65 0RE, B65 0RW, B65 0RT, B65 0RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B65 0RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.9% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45% | 49.1% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 38.2% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 43.3% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42.9% | 36.1% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 36.4% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 18.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 0RF this area, 30.9% 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 30.9% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 12% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 18.2% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 17.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 77.6% | 69.6% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 90.7% | 85.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 85.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penncricket Lane was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penncricket Lane has the 30th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-11-04 | £170,013 |
| 166 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2020-06-19 | £6,408 |
| 156 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-02-14 | £240,738 |
| 133 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2019-04-02 | £279,982 |
| 127 Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-01-11 | £182,820 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 4,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,573 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 | 388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Infant School Grafton Road , B68 8LX | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 2out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Farm Primary School Holt Road , B62 9HG | - not rated | 1,157 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 | 4,489 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 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury College of Sport Pound Road , B68 8NE | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley High School Moat Road , B68 8ED | - not rated | 1,731 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 | 1,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,606 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 | 735 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley Pupil Referral Unit Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 757 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley School Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 757 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 | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | - not rated | 1,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton's Sandwich Shop | 20 Penncricket Lane | 387 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 550 yd | |
| Kenzie's Kitchen | 358 Oldbury Road | 550 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 715 yd | |
| Saphari | 188 Causeway Green Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Conservative Club | 122 Ashes Road | 352 yd | |
| The Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Titford Lane | 504 yd | |
| Old Dispensary | 234 Causeway Green Road | 617 yd | |
| Whiteheath Tavern | White Heath Tavern, 400 Birchfield Lane | 742 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | The Bulls Head Inn, 389 Birchfield Lane | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dragon | 201 Penncricket Lane | 277 yd | |
| Hans Cantonese Take Away | 340 Oldbury Road | 467 yd | |
| Whiteheath Fish & Chips | 330 Oldbury Road | 467 yd | |
| Seavers Fish & Chips | 301 Oldbury Road | 488 yd | |
| House of Peri Peri | 354 Oldbury Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 613 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wolverhampton Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 104 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Pro-Fitness NIMMINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Hurst Green Park MIDDLEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.