Saxon Drive is in Rowley Regis and in Sandwell district. B65 9RD 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 Saxon Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 9RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 9RG, B65 9HY, B65 9RF, B65 9RE, B65 9RB, B65 9HZ, B65 9EG, B65 9RA, B65 9RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B65 9RD, 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 | 53.5% | 53.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.9% | 0.4% | 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 9RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 26.1% | 30.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 53.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 45.9% | 48% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 30.8% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 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.
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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 25.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 19% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 7% | 1.9% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 92.7% | 92.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 97.2% | 95% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saxon Drive was 105.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saxon Drive has the 37th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 319th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Saxon Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-26 | £254,975 |
| 1 Saxon Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-01-26 | £336,642 |
| 24 Saxon Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-01-15 | £212,966 |
| 29 Saxon Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2020-09-11 | £206,132 |
| 37 Saxon Drive, Rowley Regis, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-03-23 | £195,623 |
B65 9RD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,975 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 | 317 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhouse Primary School Dudhill Road , B65 8HS | 3out of 4 | 1,255 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 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,025 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 | 666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 806 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 | 2,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,600 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 | 534 yd | |
| Amma’s Cafe | 7 Portway Road | 812 yd | |
| Rowley Village Tandoori | 10 Portway Road | 812 yd | |
| Delish Delights | 15 Hartlebury Road | 903 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Bar & Grill | Rowley Bar And Grill, 47 Hawes Lane | 673 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, 18 Rowley Village | 679 yd | |
| Sir Robert Peel | Sir Robert Peel, Rowley Village | 679 yd | |
| Tippity Green Gold Club Limited | Sandwell Pines Golf Centre, Tippity Green | 714 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | The Bulls Head Inn, 389 Birchfield Lane | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Chicken Express | 73 Hanover Road | 394 yd | |
| Pizza Delicious | 61 Hanover Road | 394 yd | |
| New Kitchen | 69 Hanover Road | 395 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 | 585 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 37 Rowley Village | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 26 Rowley Village | 679 yd | |
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowley Golf Club TIPPITY GREEN | golf | 561 yd |
| Rowley Regis Learning Campus CURRAL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Britannia Park SIVITERS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Blackheath Primary School BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BLACKHEATH PRIMARY SCHOOL BRITANNIA ROAD | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Britannia High School (Closed) Britannia Road | grass pitches | 875 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.