Regent Avenue is in Tividale, Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 1TJ 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 Regent Avenue, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 1TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 2JY, B69 1TE, B69 1GA, B69 2LA, B69 1TL, DY2 7SE, B69 1TF, B69 1TH, DY2 7SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B69 1TJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.7% | 31.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 47% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 0.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 16.2% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 4.7% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 42.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 37% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 36.1% | 26.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 26.9% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.6% | 15.6% | 11.0% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.2% | 77.8% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 92% | 85% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 11.4% | 0.9% | 10.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Avenue was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.4% lower than the Rowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Regent Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Rowley and the 297th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Regent Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-10-28 | £168,401 |
| 11 Regent Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-04-05 | £210,666 |
| 12 Regent Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-01-31 | £181,811 |
| 7 Regent Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-12-11 | £274,111 |
| 6 Regent Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-12-21 | £246,602 |
B69 1TJ 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Tree Primary School Hill Road , Tividale B69 2LN | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Hall Primary School Regent Road , Tividale B69 1TR | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Primary School Dudley Road West , Tividale B69 2HT | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Beechwood Road , DY2 7QA | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hillcrest Road , DY2 7PW | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link Academy Simms Lane , Netherton DY2 0PB | 1out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,351 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 | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School The Meadows School, Dudley Road East , Sandwell B69 3BU | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice 'n' Cream | 62 Tividale Road | 375 yd | |
| Plot to Plate Community Cafe & Hub at Jasmine Road Community | 23 Jasmine Road, Dudley | 659 yd | |
| GSJ's Cafe | Unit 40a, Coneygre Industrial Estate | 770 yd | |
| Monster Burgers (within Monster Mayhem) | 175 Dudley Port | 787 yd | |
| Compass at Tesco Staff Restaurant | Town Gate Retail Park, Birmingham Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivi Ale Micro Bar | 45-47 Regent Road | 301 yd | |
| Albion Inn | Albion Inn, 21 Tividale Road | 414 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery, Burnt Tree | 671 yd | |
| The Wonder | 90 Dudley Road West | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P's Chippy | 26 Regent Road | 301 yd | |
| New Spice Land Fish Bar | 64 Tividale Road | 379 yd | |
| Tividale Chef | 31 Tividale Road | 414 yd | |
| Darbar | 33 Tividale Road | 414 yd | |
| Henry's Kitchen | 139 Green Park Road, Dudley | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 104 Dudley Road West | 526 yd | |
| Tesco | Town Gate Retail Park, Birmingham Road | 810 yd | |
| P & J News | 72 Dudley Road West | 822 yd | |
| Co op Midland | 190 Regent Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Tree Primary School HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Tividale Football Club PACKWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Tividale Park DUDLEY ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Green Park Sports Complex GREEN PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Village Gym (Dudley) CASTLEGATE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| St Thomas Community Network (Closed) Beechwood Road | 975 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Dudley Tipton) DUDLEY PORT | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 212 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.