Poppy Avenue is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 4BS is located in the Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, B69 4BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 4BZ, B69 4RD, B69 4RP, B69 4QS, B69 4RB, B65 0SN, B69 4QZ, B69 4QY, B65 0RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B69 4BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52.8% | 53.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 40.7% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 45.3% | -12.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 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 | 45.3% | 49.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.9% | 22% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 12.5% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 25.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.8% | 56.1% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 91.6% | 80.2% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 80.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.4% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 14.2% | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poppy Avenue was 83.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Bristnall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poppy Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall and the 432nd highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 125.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-03-26 | £214,033 |
| 39 Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-20 | £211,203 |
| 41 Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-16 | £211,203 |
| 15 Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-16 | £219,811 |
| 47 Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2022-10-14 | £274,536 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Hall Primary School Windsor Road , Sandwell B65 9HU | 2out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 2out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 4,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton's Sandwich Shop | 20 Penncricket Lane | 253 yd | |
| Saphari | 188 Causeway Green Road | 420 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 421 yd | |
| Chilli Hut | 360 Oldbury Road | 607 yd | |
| Kenzie's Kitchen | 358 Oldbury Road | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall Conservative Club | 122 Ashes Road | 177 yd | |
| Old Dispensary | 234 Causeway Green Road | 354 yd | |
| The Fox Tavern | Fox Tavern, Titford Lane | 518 yd | |
| British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Windsor Road | 616 yd | |
| Whiteheath Tavern | White Heath Tavern, 400 Birchfield Lane | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Canton | 198 Causeway Green Road | 354 yd | |
| Paradise Nation Ltd | 210 Causeway Green Road | 354 yd | |
| Causeway Fish Bar | 200 Causeway Green Road | 354 yd | |
| Pizza Land | 162 Causeway Green Road | 475 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 201 Penncricket Lane | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 670 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wolverhampton Road | 801 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park | 912 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda, Wolverhampton Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 620 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Langley Primary School TITFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 2.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.