York Road is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 0RT 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 York Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0RS, B65 0RX, B65 0RR, B65 0SA, B65 0SD, B65 0SJ, B65 0RJ, B65 0SQ, B65 0EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B65 0RT 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 0RT 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 York Road was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 York Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2025-04-17 | £238,000 |
| 24 York Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,987 | 2023-09-18 | £249,921 |
| 24 York Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2021-12-22 | £267,074 |
| 65 York Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-08-09 | £190,373 |
| 69 York Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-12-11 | £234,745 |
| 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 | 4,070 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 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community 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 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 2,495 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 | 3,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,529 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 | 423 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 | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 336 yd | |
| Kenzie's Kitchen | 358 Oldbury Road | 336 yd | |
| Grafton's Sandwich Shop | 20 Penncricket Lane | 545 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 667 yd | |
| Saphari | 188 Causeway Green Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Conservative Club | 122 Ashes Road | 297 yd | |
| The Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Titford Lane | 298 yd | |
| Whiteheath Tavern | White Heath Tavern, 400 Birchfield Lane | 541 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | The Bulls Head Inn, 389 Birchfield Lane | 544 yd | |
| Old Dispensary | 234 Causeway Green Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Cantonese Take Away | 340 Oldbury Road | 255 yd | |
| Whiteheath Fish & Chips | 330 Oldbury Road | 255 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 201 Penncricket Lane | 255 yd | |
| Seavers Fish & Chips | 301 Oldbury Road | 285 yd | |
| House of Peri Peri | 354 Oldbury Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 398 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wolverhampton Road | 860 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 965 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.