Knowle Road is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 8HH 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 Knowle Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 8JA, B65 8JB, B65 8HQ, B65 8HJ, B65 8HZ, B65 8HN, B65 8HW, B65 8HP, B65 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B65 8HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 37.3% | 45.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 46.7% | 40.8% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 38.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 27.5% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 17.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.8% | 82.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 96.4% | 90.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 90.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowle Road was 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowle Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Rowley and the 324th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Knowle Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-07-29 | £228,682 |
| 40 Knowle Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-08-04 | £182,527 |
| 17 Knowle Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-08-09 | £207,031 |
| 17 Knowle Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-24 | £212,143 |
| 29 Knowle Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2020-12-11 | £246,818 |
The percentage of student residents living in B65 8HH 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 1,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherbrook Primary School Chester Road , Netherton DY2 9RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Road Primary School Northfield Road , Netherton DY2 9ER | 1out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddal Hill Primary School Trinity Street , B64 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community 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 | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 3,869 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 | 900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 3,463 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 | 3,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 254 yd | |
| The Hailstone | Hailstone Inn, 1 Springfield Close | 429 yd | |
| Bumble Hole Visitor Centre | 25 Windmill End, Netherton | 791 yd | |
| Rowley Coffee Pot | Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Moor Lane | 984 yd | |
| Cafe + | 1 Coxs Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Social Club | Springfield Working Mens Club, 198 Dudley Road | 427 yd | |
| Tippity Green Gold Club Limited | Sandwell Pines Golf Centre, Tippity Green | 736 yd | |
| Rowley Bar & Grill | Rowley Bar And Grill, 47 Hawes Lane | 800 yd | |
| Starvalley Bar & Restaurant Ltd | 301A Dudley Road | 852 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 30 Windmill End, Netherton | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 13 Wendover Road | 683 yd | |
| Chippy Plus | 117 Powke Lane | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 301 Halesowen Road, Netherton | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brickhouse Farm HARVEST WALK | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Springfield Primary School DUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Ormiston Forge Academy WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Rowley Golf Club TIPPITY GREEN | golf | 965 yd |
| Xtreme Fitness CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CENTRAL PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HALESOWEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 262.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.