| Council | Sandwell |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
£208,137
£310,760
£108,760
£225,256
£192,541
Is Oldbury a nice place to live?
Oldbury is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Oldbury?
Oldbury has an average crime rate of 112.4 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Canal Street and Supermarket, as reported by West Midlands Police.
What are the best schools in Oldbury?
Oldbury has 126 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, Shireland Hall Primary Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Annie Lennard Primary School and Lordswood Boys' School. Note: 13 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Oldbury?
The majority of residents in Oldbury identify as White (British) (51%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (77%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.