Malvern Road is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B68 0HY is located in the Old Warley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malvern Road, Oldbury, B68 0HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B68 0JQ, B68 0JH, B68 0JE, B68 0JJ, B68 0HZ, B68 0HX, B68 0LE, B68 0JA, B68 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B68 0HY, 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 | 52.2% | 53.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.9% | -0.9% | 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 area around B68 0HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 33.9% | 46.6% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 37.8% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 3.4% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 38% | 40.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 27.6% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 18.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 68.9% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 86.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 85.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Road was 128.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% higher than the Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malvern Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Langley and the 220th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Malvern Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-11-26 | £220,210 |
| 15 Malvern Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-08-10 | £201,303 |
| 16 Malvern Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-07-18 | £241,560 |
| 13 Malvern Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2018-07-06 | £269,490 |
| 2 Malvern Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-11-22 | £197,810 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 5,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Primary School Brennand Road , B68 0SH | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Primary School Apsley Road , B68 0QY | 2out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleakhouse Primary School Bleakhouse Road , B68 9DS | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton Church Primary School Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Green Primary School Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,931 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 | 3,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club | The Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road | 137 yd | |
| New York Dessert Cafe | 149 Castle Road West | 655 yd | |
| Milano Lounge | 788 Hagley Road West | 975 yd | |
| Reel Cinema | Hagley Road West, Halesowen | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Labour Club Limited | Brandhall Labour Club, Tame Road | 271 yd | |
| Perry Hill Tavern | Perry Hill Tavern, 23 Perry Hill Road | 562 yd | |
| The Wernley | The Wernley, 161 Wolverhampton Road | 840 yd | |
| Brandhall Golf & Social Club | Brandhall Golf Club, Heron Road | 858 yd | |
| The George | The George, George Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 6 Wolverhampton Road | 220 yd | |
| Perry Hill Fish Bar | 143 Bleakhouse Road | 598 yd | |
| Nicki's Fish Bar | Hurst Green Shopping Centre, 9 Woodbury Road | 624 yd | |
| GRLD | Hurst Green Shopping Centre, 7 Woodbury Road | 624 yd | |
| Yuminos | Hurst Green Shopping Centre, 7 Woodbury Road, Halesowen | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | Tame Road | 291 yd | |
| Asda (Quinton) | Hagley Road West | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Primary School BRENNAND ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Perryfields High School OLDACRE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Brandhall Golf Course HERON ROAD | golf | 869 yd |
| The Gym Group (Birmingham Hagley) 8-10 8-10 HAGLEY ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.