Portway Walk is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 9DH 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 Portway Walk, Rowley Regis, B65 9DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 9SD, B65 9DJ, B65 9DQ, B65 9DG, B65 9SL, B65 9DD, B65 9DE, B65 9DF, B65 9SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B65 9DH has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 53% | 48% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 47% | 52% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 27.2% | 35.5% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 46.7% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.9% | 39.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39.1% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 23% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.4% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 18.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 22.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 91.5% | 83.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
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 | 95.7% | 92.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portway Walk was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% higher than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portway Walk has the 17th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Rowley and the 466th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Portway Walk, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-09-20 | £131,103 |
| 2 Portway Walk, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2005-02-21 | £197,871 |
| 2 Portway Walk, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £44,950 | 1999-07-02 | £230,289 |
B65 9DH 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road , Tividale B69 1LD | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | - not rated | 821 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham Primary School Darbys Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteheath Infant School Shelsley Avenue , B69 1BG | - not rated | 878 yd | Community 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 | 3,144 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 | 1,516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 792 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley Pupil Referral Unit Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley School Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fourways | Four Ways Inn, Portway Hill | 198 yd | |
| Amma’s Cafe | 7 Portway Road | 301 yd | |
| Rowley Village Tandoori | 10 Portway Road | 301 yd | |
| The Phoenix Bar and Grill | The Phoenix, Martley Road | 686 yd | |
| Delish Delights | 15 Hartlebury Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Golf Club Ltd | Dudley Golf Club, Turners Hill | 642 yd | |
| Cookhouse and Pub | Wolverhampton Road | 1,064 yd | |
| Tippity Green Gold Club Limited | Sandwell Pines Golf Centre, Tippity Green | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 12 Portway Road | 301 yd | |
| Portway Fish Bar | 13 Portway Road | 301 yd | |
| Gold Chicken Express | 73 Hanover Road | 723 yd | |
| Pizza Delicious | 61 Hanover Road | 723 yd | |
| New Kitchen | 69 Hanover Road | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dudley Golf Club TURNERS HILL | golf | 648 yd |
| Oakham Primary School DARBYS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Rowley Golf Club TIPPITY GREEN | golf | 868 yd |
| Lion Farm Playing Fields BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Portway Lifestyle Centre NEWBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 yd |
| Oldbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Newbury Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,039 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 | 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.63 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.