Oakley Avenue is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 0PR is located in the Great Bridge 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 Oakley Avenue, Tipton, DY4 0PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 0PP, DY4 0NE, DY4 0RN, DY4 9NY, DY4 9NX, DY4 0NB, DY4 9PD, DY4 9RX, DY4 0NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 0PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 46.2% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 40.1% | 47.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 11.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 DY4 0PR this area, 30.8% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 30.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 85.1% | 80.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 88.7% | 88.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 1% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakley Avenue was 309.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.6% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Oakley Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 41st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 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 much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oakley Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-30 | £194,325 |
| 56 Oakley Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £191,500 | 2021-07-02 | £227,570 |
| 74 Oakley Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-02-12 | £226,926 |
| 74 Oakley Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-02-12 | £226,926 |
| 72 Oakley Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2020-07-31 | £206,848 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Park Academy Highfield Road , DY4 0QS | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 661 yd | |
| Peaky Bites Takeaway Café | 57 Greenlawns, St Marks Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 1,028 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 147 yd | |
| The English Oak | English Oak, 97 Upper Church Lane | 292 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 116 Horseley Road | 950 yd | |
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Plaice | 108 Upper Church Lane | 207 yd | |
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 441 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 891 yd | |
| Tip Top Foods | 56 Laburnum Road | 891 yd | |
| Cabin Chippy | 215 St Marks Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 168 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 245 St Marks Road | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 248 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 879 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.