Moat Road is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B68 8ED is located in the Bristnall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Moat Road, Oldbury, B68 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B68 8EE, B68 9RG, B68 9RF, B68 9QZ, B68 9RH, B68 9QY, B68 8ES, B68 8EB, B68 9QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B68 8ED is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 46.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 B68 8ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 27.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 53% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 36.2% | 43% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 37.4% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.2% | 26.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 27.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 10% | 3.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 33.4% | 41.1% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 38.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| White | 46.8% | 40.3% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 76.2% | 78.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 16.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 78.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 1.1% | -19.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 42.9% | 0.9% | 42.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moat Road was 171.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.7% higher than the Bristnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moat Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall and the 123rd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-12-16 | £272,669 |
| 62 Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-03-28 | £304,075 |
| 67 Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-02-26 | £244,884 |
| 71 Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2019-02-25 | £444,529 |
| 73 Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2016-08-19 | £313,679 |
B68 8ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School Moat Road , B68 8ED | 4out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Infant School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 509 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 | 653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options for Life | Oak Green Way | 727 yd | |
| Mollies Cafe | 346 Londonderry Road | 826 yd | |
| Saphari | 188 Causeway Green Road | 936 yd | |
| Sycamore Lodge | Sycamore Lodge, Clay Lane | 951 yd | |
| Spice Fusion inside Spice Box Indian Curry & Grill | 31 Langley High Street | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotshots Snooker Club | Hotshots Snooker Club, 100a Crosswells Road | 629 yd | |
| The Old Cross | The Old Cross, Causeway Green Road | 680 yd | |
| British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Windsor Road | 768 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn, 7 George Road | 795 yd | |
| The George | The George, George Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Chippy | 50 Vicarage Road | 590 yd | |
| King Wah House | 7 Dog Kennel Lane | 616 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 13 Dog Kennel Lane | 616 yd | |
| Loaf | 328 Pound Road | 674 yd | |
| Chilli Massala | 273 Bristnall Hall Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Former Beeches Public House, Bristnall Hall Road | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Moat Road | grass pitches | 82 yd |
| Barnford Park MOAT ROAD | grass pitches | 122 yd |
| Moat Farm Junior School BROOKFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Langley Swimming Centre LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE VICARAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Bristnall Hall Academy BRISTNALL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 1,039 yd |
| Londonderry Playing Fields LONDONDERRY LANE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.