Borough Crescent is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1AH is located in the Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borough Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 1FE, B69 1AG, B69 1AE, B69 1FF, B69 1AJ, B69 1BE, B69 1AZ, B69 1FD, B69 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B69 1AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 50.2% | 52.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 32.5% | 37.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 36.7% | 41.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.7% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 21.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 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 B69 1AH this area, 33.3% 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 33.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84% | 71.2% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 91.1% | 82.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 82.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.3% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 36.1% | 13.5% | 22.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Crescent was 372.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.3% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 31st highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 471.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Borough Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2026-02-27 | £315,000 |
| 9 Borough Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,250 | 2025-05-02 | £274,020 |
| 4 Borough Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-14 | £234,967 |
| 37 Borough Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2022-08-05 | £186,546 |
| 2 Borough Crescent, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2021-09-03 | £167,477 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's CofE Junior School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteheath Infant School Shelsley Avenue , B69 1BG | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Infant School Titford Road , B69 4QB | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 4,271 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury College of Sport Pound Road , B68 8NE | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley High School Moat Road , B68 8ED | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchley Pupil Referral Unit Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley School Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 461 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa | 2 Birchley Industrial Estate, Birchfield Lane | 265 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds Restaurants Limited, Wolverhampton Road | 399 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd | Swallowfield One, Wolverhampton Road | 449 yd | |
| Kenzie's Kitchen | 358 Oldbury Road | 495 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteheath Tavern | White Heath Tavern, 400 Birchfield Lane | 254 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | The Bulls Head Inn, 389 Birchfield Lane | 271 yd | |
| The Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Titford Lane | 498 yd | |
| Half Penny Farm | Joseph Street | 624 yd | |
| The New Navigation | New Navigation, Titford Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Peri Peri | 354 Oldbury Road | 495 yd | |
| Lion Farm Fish & Chips | 11 Hartlebury Road | 561 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 | 572 yd | |
| Hans Cantonese Take Away | 340 Oldbury Road | 621 yd | |
| Whiteheath Fish & Chips | 330 Oldbury Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park | 283 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wolverhampton Road | 399 yd | |
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 457 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda, Wolverhampton Road | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Lion Farm Playing Fields BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Langley Primary School TITFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Oldbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Newbury Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 957 yd |
| Portway Lifestyle Centre NEWBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.