Princes Way, Oldbury, B68 0PB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B68 0PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.4%	50.6%	4.2%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	53.6%	49.4%	-4.2%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	38.3%	39.8%	1.5%	37.9%	1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	34.3%	36.2%	1.9%	44.2%	-8.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	5.7%	2%	-3.7%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	9.7%	16.3%	6.6%	9.1%	7.2%
Widowed	10.9%	5.6%	-5.3%	6.1%	-0.5%

Health

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	36.8%	38.6%	1.8%	48.4%	-9.8%
Good health	37.7%	38.6%	0.9%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	15%	13.1%	-1.9%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	8.2%	7.2%	-1.0%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	25%	-3.6%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	7.7%	-6.6%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	11.2%	-1.4%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	6.1%	4.4%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	14.3%	2.9%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	31.1%	5.4%	33.8%	-2.7%
Other	5.7%	4.6%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.3% 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)
Chinese	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	10%	7.6%	-2.4%	3.1%	4.5%
Pakistani	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	3.6%	3.6%	2.5%	1.1%
Black Caribbean	6.8%	8%	1.2%	1.0%	7.0%
Other Black	3.2%	1.6%	-1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	5.5%	4.8%	-0.7%	0.9%	3.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	0.8%	0.4%
White	72.3%	63.3%	-9.0%	81.4%	-18.1%
Arab	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0%	2.8%	2.8%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.9% 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	96.4%	84.9%	-11.5%	83.2%	1.7%
European Union	1.4%	6%	4.6%	6.1%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	7.6%	5.8%	5.6%	2.0%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	84.5%	-8.2%	83.2%	1.3%
10+ Years	0.9%	11.5%	10.6%	9.8%	1.7%
5-10 Years	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0.8%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.2%	76.7%	-3.5%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Poland	2.8%	1.3%	1.5%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Middle East	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	41.9%	46.2%	-4.3%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Sikh	9.5%	0.9%	8.6%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Princes Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Way was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Princes Way has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Langley and the 149th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in B68 0PB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Princes Way are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Princes Way, Oldbury, B68 0PB

Estimated Average Property Prices for B68 0PB

Average Price
£254,776

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£252,919

Detached
£401,546

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,644

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Princes Way

Average Price
£246,899

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£263,709

Detached
£393,860

Flats/Maisonettes
£158,687

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Princes WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Princes Way, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-05-25	£264,482
4 Princes Way, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£222,500	2022-01-17	£255,091
10 Princes Way, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-09-17	£252,503
7 Princes Way, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£108,500	2018-09-25	£138,215
8 Princes Way, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building	£108,500	2018-09-25	£152,017

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B68 0PB

Employment

B68 0PB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Real estate activities	4
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,639 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB	3out of 4	4,679 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU	4out of 4	4,768 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Perryfields Primary School Apsley Road , B68 0QY	2out of 4	340 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brandhall Primary School Brennand Road , B68 0SH	3out of 4	688 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Quinton Church Primary School Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ	3out of 4	773 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bleakhouse Primary School Bleakhouse Road , B68 9DS	3out of 4	1,252 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurst Green Primary School Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ	3out of 4	1,306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG	- not rated	204 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Four Dwellings Academy Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ	3out of 4	1,510 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE	2out of 4	1,589 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Leasowes High School Kent Road , B62 8PJ	3out of 4	1,649 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED	3out of 4	2,257 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA	- not rated	3,389 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR	3out of 4	1,462 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD	4out of 4	2,447 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	2,456 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP	3out of 4	2,988 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG	- not rated	3,298 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club	The Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road	321 yd
Milano Lounge	788 Hagley Road West	606 yd
New York Dessert Cafe	149 Castle Road West	634 yd
Reel Cinema	Hagley Road West, Halesowen	749 yd
Quinton Methodist Church	Ridgeway Avenue, Halesowen	850 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brandhall Labour Club Limited	Brandhall Labour Club, Tame Road	244 yd
Perry Hill Tavern	Perry Hill Tavern, 23 Perry Hill Road	488 yd
The Wernley	The Wernley, 161 Wolverhampton Road	905 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marvil Take-Away Shop	780 Hagley Road West	584 yd
Big John's (Retail) Limited	782 Hagley Road West	584 yd
Rose's Sandwich Bar	780b Hagley Road West	584 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	6 Wolverhampton Road	605 yd
Perry Hill Fish Bar	143 Bleakhouse Road	629 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central England Co-operative	Tame Road	146 yd
Asda (Quinton)	Hagley Road West	617 yd
Shiraz Supermarket	534-536 Hagley Road West	833 yd
Tesco Stores Plc	Ridgacre Road, Birmingham	1,049 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Perryfields High School OLDACRE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	315 yd
Brandhall Primary School BRENNAND ROAD	grass pitches	694 yd
The Gym Group (Birmingham Hagley) 8-10 8-10 HAGLEY ROAD WEST	health and fitness suite	762 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B68 0PB