Barnford Crescent is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B68 8PR 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 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B68 8PJ, B68 8PF, B68 8PW, B68 8PG, B68 8PH, B68 8NE, B68 8PE, B68 8PP, B68 8PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B68 8PR 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 8PR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2025-03-21 | £309,649 |
| 92 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-09-27 | £301,589 |
| 109 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-05-31 | £239,352 |
| 80 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-17 | £245,259 |
| 101 Barnford Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2023-08-25 | £311,676 |
| 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 | 5,379 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 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Infant School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,496 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 | 4,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,369 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 | 565 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 | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,950 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 | 575 yd | |
| Options for Life | Oak Green Way | 757 yd | |
| Grafton's Sandwich Shop | 20 Penncricket Lane | 799 yd | |
| Sycamore Lodge | Sycamore Lodge, Clay Lane | 845 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Windsor Road | 334 yd | |
| Old Dispensary | 234 Causeway Green Road | 581 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn, 7 George Road | 622 yd | |
| The Old Cross | The Old Cross, Causeway Green Road | 627 yd | |
| Brandhall Golf & Social Club | Brandhall Golf Club, Heron Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf | 328 Pound Road | 439 yd | |
| Pizza Land | 162 Causeway Green Road | 518 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 198 Causeway Green Road | 581 yd | |
| Paradise Nation Ltd | 210 Causeway Green Road | 581 yd | |
| Causeway Fish Bar | 200 Causeway Green Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Former Beeches Public House, Bristnall Hall Road | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Barnford Park MOAT ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Q3 Academy Moat Road | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Brandhall Golf Course HERON ROAD | golf | 665 yd |
| Moat Farm Junior School BROOKFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Langley Swimming Centre LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE VICARAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 995 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 | 193.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.