Century Road is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 4AT is located in the Oldbury 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 Century Road, Oldbury, B69 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 4AY, B69 4BL, B69 4AU, B69 4AZ, B69 4AS, B69 4AQ, B69 4AW, B69 4AX, B69 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B69 4AT is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 48.9% | 45.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 54.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 | 41.4% | 41.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 12% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 42.8% | 47.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 4AT this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 33.1% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 26.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 13.3% | 2.8% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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 | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 24.7% | 21.1% | -3.6% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% | 19.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 43% | 33.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 71.7% | 61.3% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 23% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 61.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 23.7% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 4.3% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Sikh | 20% | 0.9% | 19.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Century Road was 184.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Langley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Century Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Langley and the 106th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 Century Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2018-05-17 | £97,733 |
| 4 Century Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2015-09-16 | £165,651 |
| 5 Century Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2014-04-10 | £178,189 |
| 9 Century Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2003-04-08 | £158,601 |
| 7 Century Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £55,500 | 2002-11-27 | £173,500 |
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 5,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Albert Street , B69 4DE | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School McKean Road , B69 4BA | 4out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Primary School Horton Street , B70 7SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rounds Green Primary School Brades Road , B69 2DP | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Kelvin Way , B70 7LE | - not rated | 795 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Health Futures UTC High Street , B70 8DJ | 1out of 4 | 1,975 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 5,264 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 | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The British Muslim School Latifiah Fultali Complex , Lodge Road B70 8NX | - not rated | 1,903 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 | 2,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell Valley School 150 Birmingham Road , West Bromwich B70 6QT | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Testament Church of God c/o Sadie Brooks | 31a Church Street | 332 yd | |
| Members Kitchen | Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street | 411 yd | |
| Sodexo (Geopost) | Hub 3, Broadwell Road | 432 yd | |
| Blairs Caribbean Takeaway | 31c Birmingham Street | 523 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit A, Oldbury Green Retail Park, Oldbury Ringway | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Inn | The Railway Inn, 96 Bromford Road | 303 yd | |
| Court of Requests | Oldbury Library, 19 Church Street | 388 yd | |
| White Swan | The White Swan, 5 Church Street | 438 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | 32 Birmingham Street | 523 yd | |
| The House of Spices Bar and Grill Ltd | 34 Birmingham Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish and Chip Shop | 23 Church Street | 380 yd | |
| Subway | 25 Church Street | 388 yd | |
| Tigerbite | 12 Unity Place | 447 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3b Church Street | 459 yd | |
| Italian Express Pizza And Pasta Limited | 56 Birmingham Street | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Freeth Street | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School ALBERT STREET | grass pitches | 321 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.