Tower Road is in Tividale, Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1NH 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 Tower Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 1NR, B69 1NF, B69 1NU, B69 1LH, B69 1NA, B69 1NX, B69 1NS, B69 1LD, B69 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B69 1NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B69 1NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 24.8% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 62.8% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 18.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.9% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 34.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 18.5% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 15.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 23.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 22.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.1% | 81.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93.6% | 92.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 93% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Road was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Rowley and the 257th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90A Tower Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-24 | £183,217 |
| 109 Tower Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-03-18 | £395,244 |
| 113 Tower Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-09-16 | £307,974 |
| 113 Tower Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-02-13 | £314,310 |
| 113 Tower Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2003-09-11 | £335,497 |
B69 1NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road , Tividale B69 1LD | 4out of 4 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham Primary School Darbys Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | 2out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,241 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 | 2,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikaner | 92 Ashtree Road | 520 yd | |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant | 157a City Road | 605 yd | |
| Cafe Lezzet | 46 Brades Road | 863 yd | |
| Kay's Cafe | 69 Brades Road | 888 yd | |
| The Fourways | Four Ways Inn, Portway Hill | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookhouse and Pub | Wolverhampton Road | 599 yd | |
| Brades Tavern | Brades Tavern, 48 Brades Road | 871 yd | |
| Dudley Golf Club Ltd | Dudley Golf Club, Turners Hill | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tividale Valley | 1 Tower Road | 388 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 5 Tower Road | 388 yd | |
| City Road Tasty Bites | 114 City Road | 579 yd | |
| Big Singhs | 91 City Road | 579 yd | |
| KFC | Lakeside, Wolverhampton Road | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham Primary School DARBYS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Portway Lifestyle Centre NEWBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Oldbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Newbury Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 815 yd |
| Tividale Sports Ground LOWER CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Rounds Green Primary School BRADES ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Dudley Golf Club TURNERS HILL | golf | 981 yd |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy LOWER CITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Lion Farm Playing Fields BRUNEL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.