The Pineways is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1JL is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Halesowen and Rowley Regis. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Pineways, Oldbury, B69 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B65 9AQ, B65 9AZ, B69 1JJ, B65 9DE, B69 1JH, B65 9LD, B65 9DF, B65 9DD, B65 9JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B69 1JL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 48.8% | 47.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 38% | 37.5% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 48.6% | 13.9% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 7.6% | -9.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 62.7% | 25.3% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 24.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 9% | -9.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 15.7% | -25.5% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 5.2% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 40.8% | 33.5% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.9% | 66.3% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.4% 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% | 83.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Pineways was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Pineways has the 12th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Blackheath and the 78th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Pineways, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-10 | £116,413 |
| 21 The Pineways, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-03-31 | £116,506 |
| 14 The Pineways, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-12-19 | £123,341 |
| 21 The Pineways, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-07-28 | £158,046 |
| 6 The Pineways, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2017-04-11 | £123,837 |
B69 1JL 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 | 214 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteheath Infant School Shelsley Avenue , B69 1BG | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | - not rated | 554 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's CofE Junior School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | - not rated | 594 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 3,349 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heathfield Foundation Technology College Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,622 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 | 972 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley School Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 972 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fourways | Four Ways Inn, Portway Hill | 162 yd | |
| Amma’s Cafe | 7 Portway Road | 241 yd | |
| Rowley Village Tandoori | 10 Portway Road | 241 yd | |
| The Phoenix Bar and Grill | The Phoenix, Martley Road | 417 yd | |
| Delish Delights | 15 Hartlebury Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Golf Club Ltd | Dudley Golf Club, Turners Hill | 981 yd | |
| Tippity Green Gold Club Limited | Sandwell Pines Golf Centre, Tippity Green | 1,038 yd | |
| Cookhouse and Pub | Wolverhampton Road | 1,054 yd | |
| The Bulls Head Inn | The Bulls Head Inn, 389 Birchfield Lane | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 12 Portway Road | 241 yd | |
| Portway Fish Bar | 13 Portway Road | 241 yd | |
| Lion Farm Fish & Chips | 11 Hartlebury Road | 457 yd | |
| Gold Chicken Express | 73 Hanover Road | 525 yd | |
| Pizza Delicious | 61 Hanover Road | 525 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lion Farm Playing Fields BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Rowley Golf Club TIPPITY GREEN | golf | 805 yd |
| Portway Lifestyle Centre NEWBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Oldbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Newbury Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 930 yd |
| Dudley Golf Club TURNERS HILL | golf | 978 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.