Oak Road is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9BU is located in the Tipton Green 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 Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9BT, DY4 9BX, DY4 9BS, DY4 9AX, DY4 9DD, DY4 9DX, DY4 9DF, DY4 9EB, DY4 9EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 9BU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.2% | 47.8% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 52.2% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DY4 9BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42% | 45.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 37.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 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 | 45.2% | 44.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 27.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.5% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 14.4% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 82.6% | 81.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 95.3% | 86.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 86.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Road was 118.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Great Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 135 local areas in Great Bridge and the 258th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-10-18 | £155,955 |
| 25 Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £69,247 | 2023-10-31 | £70,123 |
| 13 Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2022-11-04 | £176,745 |
| 37 Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-07-29 | £153,370 |
| 37 Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £96,950 | 2008-09-19 | £175,522 |
DY4 9BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxyards Primary School Foxyards Road , DY4 8BH | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Off Bradleys Lane , Coseley WV14 8YP | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood School Bell Street , Coseley WV14 8XJ | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cookhouse | Unit E1, Brook Street Business, Brook Street | 218 yd | |
| Mad O'Rourkes Pie Factory | Mad O Rourkes Pie Factory, 50 Hurst Lane | 465 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 693 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 805 yd | |
| Swallowfields | 127-130 High Street | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 555 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 695 yd | |
| Allens Sports & Social Club | W G Allen Club, Newhall Street | 760 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 783 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryday Convenience Store Chippy & Pizza Ltd | 37 Bloomfield Road | 99 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar | 11 Bloomfield Road | 743 yd | |
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 781 yd | |
| Top Galley | 86a Owen Street | 781 yd | |
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 67 Sedgley Road, Tipton | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Drive (Closed) Central Drive | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Foxyards Primary School FOXYARDS ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Dominator Gym 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 11 TIBBINGTON WORKS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 915 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.