Barnford Crescent is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B68 8PP 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 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, B68 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B68 8PW, B68 8PN, B68 8PR, B68 8PL, B68 8PG, B68 8EQ, B68 8RA, B68 8PJ, B68 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B68 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 24.3% | 30.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 55.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46% | 48% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 19.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 12.2% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 32.3% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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 | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 14.3% | 22% | 7.7% | 3.1% | 18.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 71.2% | 66.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 90.2% | 87.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 87% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 10.9% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.7% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 21.5% | 0.9% | 20.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnford Crescent was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% lower than the Bristnall average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Barnford Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall and the 4th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-10 | £303,611 |
| 36 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2024-10-08 | £273,250 |
| 73 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-09-27 | £359,280 |
| 6 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-09-11 | £327,588 |
| 43 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-07-07 | £324,012 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Infant School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,549 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 | 417 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 | 478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 3,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saphari | 188 Causeway Green Road | 594 yd | |
| Options for Life | Oak Green Way | 633 yd | |
| Sycamore Lodge | Sycamore Lodge, Clay Lane | 768 yd | |
| Grafton's Sandwich Shop | 20 Penncricket Lane | 902 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Windsor Road | 382 yd | |
| The Old Cross | The Old Cross, Causeway Green Road | 518 yd | |
| Old Dispensary | 234 Causeway Green Road | 656 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn, 7 George Road | 692 yd | |
| Brandhall Golf & Social Club | Brandhall Golf Club, Heron Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf | 328 Pound Road | 515 yd | |
| Pizza Land | 162 Causeway Green Road | 535 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 7 Causeway Green Road | 576 yd | |
| Causeway German Doner | 5 Causeway Green Road | 576 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 198 Causeway Green Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Former Beeches Public House, Bristnall Hall Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnford Park MOAT ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Q3 Academy Moat Road | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Moat Farm Junior School BROOKFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Langley Swimming Centre LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE VICARAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Brandhall Golf Course HERON ROAD | golf | 849 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Bristnall Hall Academy BRISTNALL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.