St Giles Avenue is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 8AN is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Giles Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 8AW, B65 9BS, B65 8AL, B65 9AF, B65 9AJ, B65 8JH, B65 8AH, B65 8AJ, B65 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 8AN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.3% | 53.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 31.8% | 39.7% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 39.2% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 41.4% | 35.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 12.2% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8AN this area, 30% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.4% | 30% | -18.4% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 21.7% | 7.4% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 17.7% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.7% | 96.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 34.4% | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Giles Avenue was 105.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Giles Avenue has the 33rd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 304th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 St Giles Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2022-08-31 | £172,025 |
| 27 St Giles Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-08-13 | £190,554 |
| 24 St Giles Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2019-01-30 | £130,798 |
| 27 St Giles Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-08-17 | £207,804 |
| 27 St Giles Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-01-29 | £208,533 |
B65 8AN 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.
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 3,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Infant and Nursery School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Doulton Road , B65 8JW | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,482 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hillcrest School and Community College Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley Pupil Referral Unit Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley School Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 1,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Coffee Pot | Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Moor Lane | 668 yd | |
| The Hailstone | Hailstone Inn, 1 Springfield Close | 734 yd | |
| The Doulton Diner | Unit A Doulton House | 844 yd | |
| Amma’s Cafe | 7 Portway Road | 1,082 yd | |
| Rowley Village Tandoori | 10 Portway Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Bar & Grill | Rowley Bar And Grill, 47 Hawes Lane | 172 yd | |
| Tippity Green Gold Club Limited | Sandwell Pines Golf Centre, Tippity Green | 261 yd | |
| Springfield Social Club | Springfield Working Mens Club, 198 Dudley Road | 500 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Rowley Village | 866 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | Sir Robert Peel, Rowley Village | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy | 37 Rowley Village | 761 yd | |
| New Kitchen | 69 Hanover Road | 812 yd | |
| Gold Chicken Express | 73 Hanover Road | 820 yd | |
| Pizza Delicious | 61 Hanover Road | 820 yd | |
| Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway | 25 Rowley Village | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Rowley Golf Club TIPPITY GREEN | golf | 479 yd |
| Brickhouse Farm HARVEST WALK | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Springfield Primary School DUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 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 | 162.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.