Gilbert Avenue is in Tividale, Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1PJ 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 Gilbert Avenue, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 1PL, B69 1PG, B69 1RB, B69 1PQ, B69 1PF, B65 9DL, B69 1PR, B69 1PE, B69 1PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B69 1PJ 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 1PJ 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 Gilbert Avenue was 107.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.9% higher than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilbert Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Rowley and the 308th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-04-17 | £150,000 |
| 23 Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2023-07-27 | £219,028 |
| 4 Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2022-10-31 | £163,252 |
| 8A Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-07-27 | £252,394 |
| 1 Gilbert Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2018-04-30 | £199,318 |
| 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 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road , Tividale B69 1LD | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road , Tividale B69 1TR | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Dudley Road , B65 8JY | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,496 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 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 3,400 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 5,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Therapy 1 | 53 Wheatsheaf Road | 754 yd | |
| The Fourways | Four Ways Inn, Portway Hill | 804 yd | |
| Amma’s Cafe | 7 Portway Road | 877 yd | |
| Rowley Village Tandoori | 10 Portway Road | 877 yd | |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant | 157a City Road | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Golf Club Ltd | Dudley Golf Club, Turners Hill | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Road Tasty Bites | 114 City Road | 670 yd | |
| Big Singhs | 91 City Road | 670 yd | |
| HCF Chinese Takeaway | 55 Wheatsheaf Road | 754 yd | |
| Dixci Chicken and Pizza also Rooster Spot | 51 Wheatsheaf Road | 759 yd | |
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 12 Portway Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Midland | 190 Regent Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham Primary School DARBYS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Dudley Golf Club TURNERS HILL | golf | 330 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.