Quayside Close is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 2DB is located in the Oldbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quayside Close, Oldbury, B69 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 2EX, B69 2DD, B69 2QS, B69 2RA, B69 3DW, B69 3DP, B69 3DH, B69 3DR, B69 2FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B69 2DB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.6% | 47.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 52.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B69 2DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.9% | 51.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 22.4% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 17.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 55.3% | 57.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.4% | 19.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 7.9% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 26.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 75% | 59.9% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 73.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 73.9% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 74.5% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quayside Close was 931.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 714.5% higher than the Oldbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Quayside Close has the highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Oldbury and the 6th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 178.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Quayside Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2024-07-18 | £83,307 |
| 3 Quayside Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-06-20 | £67,205 |
| 7 Quayside Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2023-02-28 | £66,657 |
| 9 Quayside Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-07-15 | £80,722 |
| 8 Quayside Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2021-01-08 | £87,584 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | 2out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Albert Street , B69 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School McKean Road , B69 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Mary Primary School Hawfield Road , Tividale B69 1LD | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community 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 | 915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 2,678 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 4,177 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 | 471 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 2,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 2,741 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stax Trade Centres PLC | Stax Trade Centres, Brades Road | 293 yd | |
| Cafe Lezzet | 46 Brades Road | 314 yd | |
| Kay's Cafe | 69 Brades Road | 357 yd | |
| Costa | unit 12 Oldbury Retail Park | 504 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 14, Oldbury Green Retail Park, Oldbury Ringway | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | George Inn, 37 Dudley Road | 183 yd | |
| Jolly Collier | 43 Junction Street | 267 yd | |
| Brades Tavern | Brades Tavern, 48 Brades Road | 297 yd | |
| Cookhouse and Pub | Wolverhampton Road | 849 yd | |
| Court of Requests | Oldbury Library, 19 Church Street | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Vinegars | 41 Dudley Road | 164 yd | |
| Alright Spud | 83 Brades Road | 356 yd | |
| The Codfather | 81 Brades Road | 357 yd | |
| Caspian Pizza | 5 Tower Road | 755 yd | |
| Tividale Valley | 1 Tower Road | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Freeth Street | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rounds Green Primary School BRADES ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| The Meadows Sports College DUDLEY ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Tividale Sports Ground LOWER CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School ALBERT STREET | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy LOWER CITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| Portway Lifestyle Centre NEWBURY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 yd |
| Oldbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Newbury Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,086 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.