Wilson Road is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B68 9JW 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 Wilson Road, Oldbury, B68 9JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B68 9JL, B68 9HE, B68 9JJ, B68 9HD, B68 9JR, B68 9JN, B68 9JP, B68 9JS, B68 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B68 9JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 37.6% | 30.9% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 55.5% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 45.8% | 37.9% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 42% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 16.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22% | 16.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 15% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 20.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 34.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.1% | 70.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 93.1% | 84% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 83.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilson Road was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilson Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Abbey and the 121st lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Wilson Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2024-07-17 | £265,470 |
| 39 Wilson Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-19 | £286,494 |
| 40 Wilson Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-04-14 | £266,638 |
| 38 Wilson Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £191,800 | 2020-08-24 | £259,979 |
| 48 Wilson Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-16 | £338,830 |
B68 9JW 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleakhouse Primary School Bleakhouse Road , B68 9DS | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy Castle Road East , (Second Site At Wolverhampton Rd Cnr Clent Road B68 0lp) B68 9BG | - not rated | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Junior School Barclay Road , B67 5LT | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandhall Primary School Brennand Road , B68 0SH | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Infant School Maurice Road , B67 5LR | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lordswood Boys' School Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,079 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,188 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 | 2,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbourne Hospital School Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY | - not rated | 2,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House | 117a Pottery Road | 138 yd | |
| Anajen Cafe in the Woods | Warley Golf Course, 101 Lightwoods Hill | 817 yd | |
| New York Dessert Cafe | 149 Castle Road West | 822 yd | |
| Urban Tea House | 10-12 Wolverhampton Road | 895 yd | |
| No. 393 | 393A Hagley Road West, Birmingham | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wernley | The Wernley, 161 Wolverhampton Road | 547 yd | |
| The George | The George, George Road | 853 yd | |
| Perry Hill Tavern | Perry Hill Tavern, 23 Perry Hill Road | 970 yd | |
| Amber Tavern | Amber Tavern, 321 Hagley Road West | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punto Pizza | 253-255 Abbey Road | 249 yd | |
| Franks | 5 Pottery Road | 547 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 3 Pottery Road | 547 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 146 George Road | 679 yd | |
| Mr Pizza | 141 Salop Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 134 Pottery Road | 310 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Warley Health & Fitness Centre ABBEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Warley Woods Golf Course THE PAVILION THE PAVILION LIGHTWOODS HILL | golf | 466 yd |
| Lightwoods Primary School CASTLE ROAD EAST | 581 yd | |
| Trigate Fitness (Closed) Trigate House Trigate House Hagley Road West | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Brandhall Primary School BRENNAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.