Uncle Bens Close is in Oldbury and in Sandwell district. B69 4TU is located in the Langley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warley. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury, B69 4TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B69 4TJ, B69 4XA, B69 4TT, B69 4TE, B69 4TH, B69 4QE, B69 4RT, B69 4SY, B69 4QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B69 4TU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 46.7% | 48.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.2% | 34.2% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 48% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 50.4% | 43% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 41.2% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.6% | 23.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 23.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 23.2% | 23.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 20.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 58.9% | 50.7% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 85.6% | 75.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 13.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 75.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.9% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 19.4% | 0.9% | 18.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Uncle Bens Close was 431.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 380.8% higher than the Bristnall average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Uncle Bens Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bristnall and the 25th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2022-05-09 | £304,138 |
| 1 Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-02-07 | £237,620 |
| 19 Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2021-06-18 | £325,416 |
| 12 Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-05-25 | £300,628 |
| 11 Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2016-07-01 | £271,634 |
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Primary School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Wolverley Crescent , B69 1BG | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School Moat Road , B68 8ED | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Farm Junior School Brookfields Road , B68 9QR | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CE High School Curral Road , B65 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge High School College of Science Holly Lane , B67 7JG | 3out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 4,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Halesbury School Feldon Lane , B62 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Lodge | Sycamore Lodge, Clay Lane | 140 yd | |
| Takaa Tak Birmingham | 909 Wolverhampton Road | 178 yd | |
| Options for Life | Oak Green Way | 393 yd | |
| Saphari | 188 Causeway Green Road | 434 yd | |
| Spice Fusion inside Spice Box Indian Curry & Grill | 31 Langley High Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Navigation | New Navigation, Titford Road | 170 yd | |
| The Old Cross | The Old Cross, Causeway Green Road | 404 yd | |
| Brandhall Conservative Club | 122 Ashes Road | 554 yd | |
| The Coal Shed | The Model Inn, 2 Titford Road | 565 yd | |
| Old Dispensary | 234 Causeway Green Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway German Doner | 5 Causeway Green Road | 380 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 7 Causeway Green Road | 380 yd | |
| Mozalicious | 15 Langley High Street | 455 yd | |
| Spice Box Indian Curry & Grill | 31 Langley High Street | 455 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 17 Langley High Street | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Wolverhampton Road | 458 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda, Wolverhampton Road | 561 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1 Birchley Island Retail Park | 621 yd | |
| Budgens | 309 Oldbury Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langley Primary School TITFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Oldbury) WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Causeway Green Primary School PENNCRICKET LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| York Road Social And Sports Club YORK ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Sandwell College (West Bromwich Campus) (Closed) Oldbury Campus Oldbury Campus Pound Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Barnford Park MOAT ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Warley Rfc TAT BANK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,088 yd |
| Oldbury Academy POUND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.