The Avenue is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 8FD is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 2013-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 8FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 8EN, B65 8ES, B65 8EW, B65 8ET, B65 8HB, B65 8HA, B65 8EP, B65 8ER, B65 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B65 8FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B65 8FD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.5% | 47.7% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 37.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 46.3% | 42.9% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 27.7% | -13.7% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 18.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 14% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 85.8% | 85.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.5% | 94.6% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 38.6% | 13.5% | 25.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 125.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 232nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-02-02 | £236,245 |
| 11 The Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £120,000 | 2016-04-26 | £204,118 |
| 5 The Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, a newly built property | £135,000 | 2013-10-29 | £257,862 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddal Hill Primary School Trinity Street , B64 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Meadow Primary School Wrights Lane , B64 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,580 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 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,003 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 | 546 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 3,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Doulton Diner | Unit A Doulton House | 624 yd | |
| Rowley Coffee Pot | Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Moor Lane | 635 yd | |
| The Hailstone | Hailstone Inn, 1 Springfield Close | 661 yd | |
| Bake "n" Butty | 19-24 Garratts Lane | 900 yd | |
| Cafe + | 1 Coxs Lane | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Bar & Grill | Rowley Bar And Grill, 47 Hawes Lane | 473 yd | |
| Springfield Social Club | Springfield Working Mens Club, 198 Dudley Road | 503 yd | |
| Tippity Green Gold Club Limited | Sandwell Pines Golf Centre, Tippity Green | 545 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Rowley Village | 1,079 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | Sir Robert Peel, Rowley Village | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Plus | 117 Powke Lane | 713 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 13 Wendover Road | 937 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 37 Rowley Village | 992 yd | |
| Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway | 25 Rowley Village | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brickhouse Farm HARVEST WALK | grass pitches | 267 yd |
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Springfield Primary School DUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Rowley Golf Club TIPPITY GREEN | golf | 785 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,045 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.