Temple Way is in Tividale, Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 3LW is located in the Oldbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Temple Way, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 3LN, B69 3LT, B69 3LY, B69 3LQ, B69 3LU, B69 3LR, B69 3LG, B69 3LE, B69 3LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B69 3LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 54.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 43.6% | 45.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 25.2% | 38.5% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 40.2% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 46% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 29.9% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 15.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 6% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 3LW this area, 35% 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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44% | 35% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 13.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 8% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 75.8% | 67% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 90.5% | 83.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 83.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.3% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Temple Way was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% lower than the Oldbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Temple Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Oldbury and the 395th highest crime rate of 952 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Temple Way, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £74,999 | 2003-01-03 | £234,318 |
| 146 Temple Way, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £16,200 | 1999-01-25 | £85,425 |
The percentage of student residents living in B69 3LW 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 4,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | - not rated | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Anne Close , Off Dunkirk Avenue B70 0ES | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Primary School Dudley Road West , Tividale B69 2HT | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tividale Community Primary School Dudley Road West , Tividale B69 2HT | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Junior School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,669 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 | 594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Collegiate Academy Claypit Lane , B70 9UW | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | 3out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 3,661 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 | 2out of 4 | 387 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakeley School Dudley Road East , B69 3BU | - not rated | 387 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , Station Drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oakham Centre Darby's Hill Road , Tividale B69 1SG | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Red Lion Close , Tividale B69 1TP | - not rated | 1,865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greedy Pigz Cafe | First Floor, Unit 7 Hainge Road | 412 yd | |
| Fridah's Phoenix Cafe | 30 Dudley Road West | 751 yd | |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant | 157a City Road | 930 yd | |
| Bikaner | 92 Ashtree Road | 994 yd | |
| Cafe Lezzet | 46 Brades Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | George Inn, 37 Dudley Road | 821 yd | |
| Jolly Collier | 43 Junction Street | 928 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | The Jolly Sailor Inn, Oldbury Road | 1,033 yd | |
| Brades Tavern | Brades Tavern, 48 Brades Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Vinegars | 41 Dudley Road | 873 yd | |
| Chip and Whale | 73 Dudley Road West | 961 yd | |
| Italiano Pizzeria Kebab and Pasta | 74 Dudley Road West | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P & J News | 72 Dudley Road West | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Sports College DUDLEY ROAD EAST | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Tividale Sports Ground LOWER CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy LOWER CITY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Newtown Primary School ANNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 927 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.