Mackmillan Road is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 8AP is located in the Blackheath 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 Mackmillan Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 8AY, B65 9AD, B65 9HH, B65 9AX, B65 9BL, B65 9ND, B65 8AZ, B65 9NA, B65 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B65 8AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.9% | 39.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 43.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 38.4% | 49% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 21% | 14.4% | -6.6% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 8AP this area, 31.1% 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 12.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 31.1% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 9.3% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.8% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -21.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 83% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 96.7% | 92.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mackmillan Road was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mackmillan Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 403rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Mackmillan Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-01-13 | £212,098 |
| 74 Mackmillan Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-08-14 | £244,884 |
| 63 Mackmillan Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2018-12-04 | £170,951 |
| 78 Mackmillan Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-01-29 | £193,050 |
| 74 Mackmillan Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2006-03-15 | £215,386 |
The percentage of student residents living in B65 8AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 3,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Beeches Road , B65 0DA | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,833 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 | 2,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,144 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 | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Salt and Pepper Pot | 72a Birmingham Road | 444 yd | |
| KT Fish Bar | 35 Bell End | 482 yd | |
| Sugar Me Up | 42 High Street | 488 yd | |
| Quick Coffee Break | 173 High Street | 497 yd | |
| Cheswicks Coffee Shop | 51-53 Bassano Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Rowley Village | 221 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | Sir Robert Peel, Rowley Village | 221 yd | |
| Shoulder of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 66 Birmingham Road | 444 yd | |
| The Knights Quest | 126 High Street | 466 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 61 High Street | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway | 25 Rowley Village | 221 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 37 Rowley Village | 338 yd | |
| Ross Fish Bar | 161 Ross | 437 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 129 High Street | 470 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 42 High Street | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 221 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 478 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 497 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 535 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 198 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| St Pauls Drive Open Space ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Pro-Fitness NIMMINGS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.