St Giles Close is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 9EL 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 St Giles Close, Rowley Regis, B65 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 9EQ, B65 9BP, B65 9AG, B65 9EU, B65 9DX, B65 9EJ, B65 9EX, B65 9EG, B65 9EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 9EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 52.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 31.9% | 37.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 42.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 37.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 23% | 23% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.5% | 25.4% | -19.1% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 86.7% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
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 | 95.7% | 90.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Giles Close was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Giles Close has the 51st lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 453rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 St Giles Close, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-17 | £268,404 |
| 5 St Giles Close, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-11-11 | £285,859 |
| 2 St Giles Close, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2021-11-30 | £238,568 |
| 2 St Giles Close, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2021-06-16 | £221,819 |
| 14 St Giles Close, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-03-12 | £250,611 |
B65 9EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B65 9EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 635 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,350 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 | 318 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT Fish Bar | 35 Bell End | 692 yd | |
| Rowley Coffee Pot | Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Moor Lane | 820 yd | |
| Amma’s Cafe | 7 Portway Road | 902 yd | |
| Rowley Village Tandoori | 10 Portway Road | 902 yd | |
| The Fourways | Four Ways Inn, Portway Hill | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Bar & Grill | Rowley Bar And Grill, 47 Hawes Lane | 302 yd | |
| Tippity Green Gold Club Limited | Sandwell Pines Golf Centre, Tippity Green | 415 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Rowley Village | 607 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | Sir Robert Peel, Rowley Village | 607 yd | |
| Springfield Social Club | Springfield Working Mens Club, 198 Dudley Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy | 37 Rowley Village | 490 yd | |
| New Kitchen | 69 Hanover Road | 514 yd | |
| Gold Chicken Express | 73 Hanover Road | 519 yd | |
| Pizza Delicious | 61 Hanover Road | 519 yd | |
| Hot Food Paradise Chinese Takeaway | 25 Rowley Village | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Rowley Golf Club TIPPITY GREEN | golf | 386 yd |
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Springfield Primary School DUDLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Brickhouse Farm HARVEST WALK | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.