Fairbourne Avenue is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 9JR is located in the Blackheath 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 Fairbourne Avenue, Rowley Regis, B65 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 0PS, B65 0PR, B65 0QJ, B65 9PL, B65 9JP, B65 9JS, B65 0PN, B65 0SH, B65 0SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 9JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 9JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 20.5% | 27% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 52.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 9.7% | -5.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 33.2% | 38.1% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 36% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 18% | 18.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around B65 9JR this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 28.6% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 18% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 15% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| White | 96% | 83.2% | -12.8% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.9% | 93.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairbourne Avenue was 15.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairbourne Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 31st lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Fairbourne Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-09-09 | £263,002 |
| 32 Fairbourne Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-04-15 | £306,649 |
| 15 Fairbourne Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-25 | £295,541 |
| 34 Fairbourne Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-07-15 | £290,068 |
| 34 Fairbourne Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-06-09 | £294,351 |
B65 9JR 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 9JR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 685 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 75 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 | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,387 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 145 yd | |
| Kenzie's Kitchen | 358 Oldbury Road | 145 yd | |
| KT Fish Bar | 35 Bell End | 768 yd | |
| Delish Delights | 15 Hartlebury Road | 796 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Limited, Wolverhampton Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Titford Lane | 241 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | The Bulls Head Inn, 389 Birchfield Lane | 313 yd | |
| Whiteheath Tavern | White Heath Tavern, 400 Birchfield Lane | 362 yd | |
| Brandhall Conservative Club | 122 Ashes Road | 559 yd | |
| The New Navigation | New Navigation, Titford Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seavers Fish & Chips | 301 Oldbury Road | 104 yd | |
| Hans Cantonese Take Away | 340 Oldbury Road | 123 yd | |
| Whiteheath Fish & Chips | 330 Oldbury Road | 123 yd | |
| House of Peri Peri | 354 Oldbury Road | 145 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 201 Penncricket Lane | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 134 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park | 795 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wolverhampton Road | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Lion Farm Playing Fields BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.