Willow Drive is in Tividale, Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1LE 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 Willow Drive, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 1LF, B69 1LQ, B69 1QZ, B69 1QY, B69 1PE, B69 1LG, B69 1PF, B69 1QU, B69 1QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B69 1LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 31.9% | 38.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 41% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 41.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1LE this area, 32% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 32% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 18% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 76.1% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 91.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 91.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Drive was 127.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.5% higher than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Rowley and the 211th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Willow Drive, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2025-03-25 | £177,758 |
| 61 Willow Drive, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-12-06 | £164,126 |
| 64 Willow Drive, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-10-14 | £224,542 |
| 61 Willow Drive, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2020-08-13 | £201,280 |
| 61 Willow Drive, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-03-30 | £188,328 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 5,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham Primary School Darbys Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road , Tividale B69 1LD | 4out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road , Tividale B69 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Junior School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Infant School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,202 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tividale Community Arts College Lower City Road , Tividale B69 2HE | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia High School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | - not rated | 2,696 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 | 2,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 267 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Red Lion Close , Tividale B69 1TP | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 2out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeley School Dudley Road East , B69 3BU | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | - not rated | 1,672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant | 157a City Road | 714 yd | |
| Sweet Therapy 1 | 53 Wheatsheaf Road | 732 yd | |
| Bikaner | 92 Ashtree Road | 903 yd | |
| The Fourways | Four Ways Inn, Portway Hill | 938 yd | |
| Amma’s Cafe | 7 Portway Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Golf Club Ltd | Dudley Golf Club, Turners Hill | 512 yd | |
| Cookhouse and Pub | Wolverhampton Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Road Tasty Bites | 114 City Road | 418 yd | |
| Big Singhs | 91 City Road | 418 yd | |
| HCF Chinese Takeaway | 55 Wheatsheaf Road | 732 yd | |
| Dixci Chicken and Pizza also Rooster Spot | 51 Wheatsheaf Road | 740 yd | |
| Tividale Valley | 1 Tower Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Midland | 190 Regent Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham Primary School DARBYS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 173 yd |
| Dudley Golf Club TURNERS HILL | golf | 601 yd |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy LOWER CITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,087 yd |
| Tividale Sports Ground LOWER CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.