California Road is in Tividale, Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1SR 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 California Road, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 1SU, B69 1SX, B69 1TA, B69 1LB, B69 1JP, B69 1LX, B69 1TX, B69 1TZ, B69 1SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B69 1SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 33.8% | 40.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 45.7% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 49.5% | 53.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.4% | 21.1% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 20.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 24.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.1% | 68.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 94.7% | 87.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 87.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 11.7% | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around California Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
California Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Rowley and the 227th lowest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 California Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-16 | £206,720 |
| 47 California Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-30 | £187,206 |
| 50 California Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2022-05-20 | £234,962 |
| 46 California Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-19 | £211,321 |
| 16 California Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-08-23 | £190,877 |
B69 1SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in B69 1SR 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 | 183 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley Heath Nursery School Graingers Lane , B64 6AH | - not rated | 4,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road , Tividale B69 1TR | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakham Primary School Darbys Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnt Tree Primary School Hill Road , Tividale B69 2LN | - not rated | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Primary School Dudley Road West , Tividale B69 2HT | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Primary School Dudley Road West , Tividale B69 2HT | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,120 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 | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blue Coat School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,413 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 | 2,805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Gilbert Claughton School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent School Red Lion Close , Tividale B69 1TP | - not rated | 576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 712 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Counselling Group Beechwood House , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's School Bluecoat Base , Beechwood Road DY2 7QA | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 2out of 4 | 1,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Therapy 1 | 53 Wheatsheaf Road | 290 yd | |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant | 157a City Road | 851 yd | |
| Plot to Plate Community Cafe & Hub at Jasmine Road Community | 23 Jasmine Road, Dudley | 943 yd | |
| Ice 'n' Cream | 62 Tividale Road | 1,039 yd | |
| Fridah's Phoenix Cafe | 30 Dudley Road West | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivi Ale Micro Bar | 45-47 Regent Road | 451 yd | |
| Dudley Golf Club Ltd | Dudley Golf Club, Turners Hill | 989 yd | |
| The Wonder | 90 Dudley Road West | 1,008 yd | |
| Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 21 Tividale Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCF Chinese Takeaway | 55 Wheatsheaf Road | 290 yd | |
| Dixci Chicken and Pizza also Rooster Spot | 51 Wheatsheaf Road | 299 yd | |
| Mr P's Chippy | 26 Regent Road | 451 yd | |
| City Road Tasty Bites | 114 City Road | 563 yd | |
| Big Singhs | 91 City Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op Midland | 190 Regent Road | 594 yd | |
| P & J News | 72 Dudley Road West | 971 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 104 Dudley Road West | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tividale Football Club PACKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Oakham Primary School DARBYS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Tividale Park DUDLEY ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Burnt Tree Primary School HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Green Park Sports Complex GREEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy LOWER CITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Dudley Golf Club TURNERS HILL | golf | 1,059 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 | 202.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.