Broadway is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B68 9DQ 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 Broadway, Oldbury, B68 9DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B68 9DH, B68 9DE, B68 0TE, B68 9DG, B68 9DB, B68 9DD, B68 9DP, B68 9DJ, B68 9BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B68 9DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 9DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 32.1% | 28.5% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 54.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 45.4% | 40.3% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.5% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around B68 9DQ this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 29.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 11.6% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 27.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 19.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 16.0% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 68.4% | 52.9% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 85.6% | 76% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 15.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 76.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18.2% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 1.2% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Sikh | 15.3% | 0.9% | 14.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Bristnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway has the 15th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Broadway, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2005-06-07 | £577,824 |
| 101 Broadway, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2004-01-29 | £509,020 |
B68 9DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 3,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warley Infant School Bleakhouse Road , B68 9DS | - not rated | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bleakhouse Primary School Bleakhouse Road , B68 9DS | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandhall Primary School Brennand Road , B68 0SH | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hubert's Catholic Primary School Wolverhampton Road , B68 0LP | - not rated | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury College of Sport Pound Road , B68 8NE | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields High School Specialist Maths and Computing College Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 5,408 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 | - not rated | 1,652 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 | 1,709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 2out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley Pupil Referral Unit Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 698 yd | |
| New York Dessert Cafe | 149 Castle Road West | 703 yd | |
| Ice House | 117a Pottery Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | The George, George Road | 403 yd | |
| The Plough | Plough Inn, 7 George Road | 510 yd | |
| The Wernley | The Wernley, 161 Wolverhampton Road | 629 yd | |
| Brandhall Golf & Social Club | Brandhall Golf Club, Heron Road | 663 yd | |
| Perry Hill Tavern | Perry Hill Tavern, 23 Perry Hill Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 6 Wolverhampton Road | 449 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 146 George Road | 490 yd | |
| Neptune Fish Bar | 21 George Road | 510 yd | |
| China Express | 27 George Road | 510 yd | |
| Franks | 5 Pottery Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 134 Pottery Road | 699 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | Tame Road | 859 yd | |
| Tesco | The Former Beeches Public House, Bristnall Hall Road | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Primary School BRENNAND ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Brandhall Golf Course HERON ROAD | golf | 732 yd |
| The Warley Health & Fitness Centre ABBEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Perryfields High School OLDACRE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.