Ashes Road, Oldbury, B69 4QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B69 4QZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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	52.1%	56.7%	4.6%	51.0%	5.7%
Male	47.9%	43.3%	-4.6%	49.0%	-5.7%

Partnership Status

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	40.8%	35.8%	-5.0%	37.9%	-2.1%
Married: Opposite sex	36.6%	32.6%	-4.0%	44.2%	-11.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	11.7%	7.8%	-3.9%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	9.4%	20.2%	10.8%	6.1%	14.1%

Health

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	40.9%	44.6%	3.7%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	37.4%	30.9%	-6.5%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	14.8%	13.9%	-0.9%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	6.6%	6.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	0.4%	4.2%	3.8%	1.2%	3.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.5%	27.3%	-3.2%	18.2%	9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	11%	-7.3%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	15.6%	0.6%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	4.3%	0.1%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.4%	14.5%	-1.9%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	9.9%	24.1%	14.2%	33.8%	-9.7%
Other	5.6%	3.2%	-2.4%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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)
Indian	2.3%	10.6%	8.3%	3.1%	7.5%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	3.5%	2%	-1.5%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	2.5%	0.0%
Black Caribbean	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	1.0%	1.5%
Other Black	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	4.2%	1.9%	0.9%	3.3%
Mixed Other	0.8%	2%	1.2%	0.8%	1.2%
White	84.4%	68.4%	-16.0%	81.4%	-13.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Arab	0%	2%	2.0%	0.6%	1.4%
Other	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	1.6%	0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.5% 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	94.2%	82.5%	-11.7%	83.2%	-0.7%
European Union	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.2%	5%	3.8%	2.7%	2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.5%	7.5%	4.0%	5.6%	1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	1.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	82.8%	-11.4%	83.2%	-0.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	10%	9.6%	9.8%	0.2%
5-10 Years	1.9%	3.3%	1.4%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	1.9%	0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Hindu	5%	1.7%	3.3%
Muslim	7.5%	6.5%	1.0%
Sikh	6.4%	0.9%	5.5%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Ashes Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashes Road was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ashes Road has the 44th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Blackheath and the 424th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B69 4QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ashes Road are based on 137 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sandwell.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ashes Road, Oldbury, B69 4QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for B69 4QZ

Average Price
£228,987

Semi-Detached
£223,762

Terraced
£148,492

Detached
£361,731

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ashes Road

Average Price
£205,737

Semi-Detached
£219,400

Terraced
£185,661

Detached
£344,516

Flats/Maisonettes
£100,086

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ashes Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
69 Ashes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-05-10	£243,319
33 Ashes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-04-03	£207,897
17 Ashes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2020-07-17	£223,610
67 Ashes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2019-03-08	£197,170
13 Ashes Road, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,500	2018-08-28	£198,964

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B69 4QZ

Employment

B69 4QZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Long-Term Sick or disabled	63
Part-Time Employee	39
Retired	25
Student (economically inactive)	16
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	15
Other	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	9
Education	8
Transport and storage	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF	4out of 4	4,647 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX	3out of 4	315 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB	3out of 4	1,008 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School Moat Road , B68 8ED	4out of 4	1,287 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackheath Primary School Blackheath Primary School Britannia Road , B65 9NF	3out of 4	1,437 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE	2out of 4	863 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED	3out of 4	1,402 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA	3out of 4	1,928 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN	3out of 4	2,085 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Perryfields Academy Oldacre Road , B68 0RG	- not rated	2,117 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA	- not rated	4,046 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW	- not rated	4,308 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR	- not rated	664 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD	4out of 4	796 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP	3out of 4	932 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR	3out of 4	2,103 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL	4out of 4	2,227 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grafton's Sandwich Shop	20 Penncricket Lane	175 yd
Saphari	188 Causeway Green Road	266 yd
Takaa Tak Birmingham	909 Wolverhampton Road	454 yd
Sycamore Lodge	Sycamore Lodge, Clay Lane	623 yd
Options for Life	Oak Green Way	779 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Dispensary	234 Causeway Green Road	150 yd
Brandhall Conservative Club	122 Ashes Road	368 yd
British Legion	The Royal British Legion, Windsor Road	421 yd
The Old Cross	The Old Cross, Causeway Green Road	674 yd
The Fox Tavern	Fox Tavern, Titford Lane	717 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Classic Canton	198 Causeway Green Road	150 yd
Paradise Nation Ltd	210 Causeway Green Road	150 yd
Causeway Fish Bar	200 Causeway Green Road	150 yd
Pizza Land	162 Causeway Green Road	308 yd
The Tasty Plaice	7 Causeway Green Road	711 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Budgens	309 Oldbury Road	871 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Wolverhampton Road	900 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park	1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE	grass pitches	268 yd
Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road	health and fitness suite	432 yd
York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD	grass pitches	513 yd
Cakemore Playing Field GRAFTON ROAD	grass pitches	732 yd
Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	748 yd
Goals Soccer Centre (Dudley) CAKEMORE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	803 yd
Brandhall Golf Course HERON ROAD	golf	945 yd
Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	957 yd
Langley Primary School TITFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,016 yd
Barnford Park MOAT ROAD	grass pitches	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	273 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of B69 4QZ