Hayes Road is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B68 9SR is located in the Smethwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hayes Road, Oldbury, B68 9SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B68 9SU, B68 9SS, B68 9SZ, B68 9SJ, B68 9ST, B67 7HQ, B68 9SL, B67 7HE, B67 7HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B68 9SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 35.9% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 50.3% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 38% | 45.8% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 31.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 17.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 4.3% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 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.
In the area around B68 9SR this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.9% | 30.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 20.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.8% 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 | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 15.1% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| White | 58.6% | 36.8% | -21.8% | 81.4% | -44.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4% | 14.9% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 13.3% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 72.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 21.6% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 72.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 19.8% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.4% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 26% | 0.9% | 25.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hayes Road was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hayes Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Langley and the 167th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hayes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £180,100 | 2024-10-29 | £175,547 |
| 29 Hayes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-04-29 | £177,371 |
| 17 Hayes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,250 | 2020-04-27 | £105,925 |
| 13 Hayes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2017-12-01 | £193,050 |
| 11 Hayes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2015-11-20 | £229,296 |
The percentage of student residents living in B68 9SR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rood End Primary School Rood End Road , B68 8SQ | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Junior Academy Auckland Road , B67 7AT | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Infant Academy Auckland Road , B67 7AT | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Infant School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,022 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 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy Waterloo Road , B66 4ND | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 49 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 5,157 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 | 1,333 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 | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regis Academy 8 Brasshouse Lane , B66 1RA | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,788 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esquires Coffee Sandwell | Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Londonderry Lane | 287 yd | |
| Mollies Cafe | 346 Londonderry Road | 324 yd | |
| West Smethwick Park Pavilion Cafe | West Smethwick Park | 1,071 yd | |
| Starlight cafe | 140 Stony Lane | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotshots Snooker Club | Hotshots Snooker Club, 100a Crosswells Road | 714 yd | |
| Bell Inn | Bell Inn, 127 Rood End Road | 864 yd | |
| The New Cottage Bar and Grill | Cottage Inn, 193 Tat Bank Road | 982 yd | |
| Samsons | Rood End Road | 1,079 yd | |
| The Ivy Bush | The Ivy Bush, 218 St Pauls Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Garden | 338 Londonderry Road | 324 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 336 Londonderry Road | 324 yd | |
| Queens Head Fish Bar | 348 Londonderry Road | 324 yd | |
| Cake Break | 352 Londonderry Road | 344 yd | |
| Tip Top Pizza & Grill | 266 Londonderry Lane | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Londonderry Playing Fields LONDONDERRY LANE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Warley Rfc (St Johns Pitches) St. Johns Road | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Langley Swimming Centre LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE LANGLEY HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITE VICARAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| West Smethwick Park WEST PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Smethwick Hall Park 22A 22A LEE GARDENS | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Devonshire Infant And Junior Academy AUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Bristnall Hall Academy BRISTNALL HALL LANE | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Q3 Academy Moat Road | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Holly Lodge High School College Of Science COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE HOLLY LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Moat Farm Junior School BROOKFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.