Newbury Lane is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1JA is located in the Tividale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newbury Lane, Oldbury, B69 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 1HY, B69 1HN, B69 1HH, B69 1JD, B69 1HJ, B69 1JQ, B69 1HG, B69 1HU, B69 1DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B69 1JA is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 46.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B69 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 37% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 7.4% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 42.8% | 53.6% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 29.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.4% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 4% | -4.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 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.
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 21.3% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 19.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 20.6% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 68.3% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 89.6% | 80.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 80.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbury Lane was 290.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 349.7% higher than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newbury Lane has the highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Rowley and the 48th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 211.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 Newbury Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-10-26 | £183,724 |
| 153 Newbury Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-06-26 | £192,523 |
| 159 Newbury Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-03-29 | £207,171 |
| 159 Newbury Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-04-06 | £157,950 |
| 195 Newbury Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,150 | 2017-05-12 | £179,786 |
B69 1JA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in B69 1JA 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 | 123 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 3,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road , Tividale B69 1LD | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 975 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 2,841 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 | 3,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 5,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Bar and Grill | The Phoenix, Martley Road | 249 yd | |
| Delish Delights | 15 Hartlebury Road | 434 yd | |
| The Fourways | Four Ways Inn, Portway Hill | 669 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | 2 Birchley Industrial Estate, Birchfield Lane | 692 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd | Swallowfield One, Wolverhampton Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookhouse and Pub | Wolverhampton Road | 576 yd | |
| Half Penny Farm | Joseph Street | 750 yd | |
| MS Bar & Grill | Churchbridge, Park Street | 990 yd | |
| The Stores Bar & Grill - Pub Kitchen | Churchbridge Road | 1,001 yd | |
| The Stores Bar & Grill - Wet Sales Pub | Churchbridge Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Farm Fish & Chips | 11 Hartlebury Road | 443 yd | |
| KFC | Lakeside, Wolverhampton Road | 576 yd | |
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 12 Portway Road | 797 yd | |
| Portway Fish Bar | 13 Portway Road | 797 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lion Farm Playing Fields BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Portway Lifestyle Centre NEWBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 371 yd |
| Oldbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Newbury Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 374 yd |
| Rounds Green Primary School BRADES ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,047 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 | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.