Conway Drive is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 8BJ is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Conway Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 8EG, B65 8BQ, B65 8AE, B65 8BW, B65 8AS, B65 8BT, B65 8BY, B65 8BS, B65 8BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B65 8BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 50.8% | 47.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B65 8BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.4% | 34.6% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 53% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62% | 49.3% | -12.7% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 36.7% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 17.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 29.5% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 83.6% | 78.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 94.1% | 92.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Conway Drive was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Conway Drive has the 18th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 98th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Conway Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £381,500 | 2023-08-16 | £396,820 |
| 4 Conway Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-05-10 | £387,630 |
| 1 Conway Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-31 | £412,941 |
| 2 Conway Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-07-29 | £458,616 |
| 4 Conway Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2006-10-27 | £342,190 |
B65 8BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Junior School Powke Lane , B65 0AB | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Infant and Nursery School Powke Lane , B65 0AB | - not rated | 259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfields Primary School Beeches Road , B65 0DA | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,106 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 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 721 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,160 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 | 803 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombswood Special School Laborem Place , B62 8BH | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 240 Halesowen Road , Cradley Heath B64 6JA | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haden Hill School High Harcourt House , 154 Barrs Road B64 7EX | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jacks Desserts | 59 High Street | 384 yd | |
| Sugar Me Up | 42 High Street | 451 yd | |
| Rowley Coffee Pot | Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Moor Lane | 470 yd | |
| Cheswicks Coffee Shop | 51-53 Bassano Road | 565 yd | |
| Quick Coffee Break | 173 High Street | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Knights Quest | 126 High Street | 350 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel | Malt Shovel, 61 High Street | 362 yd | |
| Old Bush Revived | The Old Bush Revived, 44 Powke Lane | 375 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Rowley Village | 479 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | Sir Robert Peel, Rowley Village | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Fish Bar | 161 Ross | 143 yd | |
| Miah Tandoori | 58 High Street | 360 yd | |
| Star Fish and Chips | 53 High Street | 360 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 129 High Street | 388 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 42 High Street | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 479 yd | |
| Heron Foods Limited | 168-169 High Street | 568 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 179-180 High Street | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Halesowen Street | 682 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Oldbury Road | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Base Gym (Closed) OLDBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.