B69 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Borough Crescent, 0.2km from Whiteheath Gate in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1AH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B69 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00050225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOROUGH CRESCENT, B69 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH CRESCENT, B69 1AH.
316
39
£ 34,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B69 1AH is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1AH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 142,500
8 sales · Mean £ 164,656
Terraced
£ 139,000
1 sales · Mean £ 139,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B69 1AH is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Primrose Centre
St James CofE Primary School
Langley Primary School
Rowley Hall Primary School
Causeway Green Primary School
The Orchard School
Rounds Green Primary School
Blackheath Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Shell Birchley Park0.5 km
- Londis (Holdings) Limited0.5 km
- Londis (Holdings) Limited0.9 km
- Langley Supermarket0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Solvay Function Suite /Recreational Centre1.0 km
- The Fox Tavern0.5 km
- The Stores Bar & Grill - Pub Kitchen0.9 km
- The Coal Shed0.9 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Tea Pot Cafe0.9 km
- Customer Cafe0.7 km
- Baxterstorey Ltd0.4 km
- Chilli Hut0.5 km
- Cafe Pausa0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Rose's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Jade Dragon0.9 km
- Hans Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
- Hot Wok0.9 km
- House of Peri Peri0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn0.6 km
- Ibis Stylus0.4 km
- Ramada Oldbury0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langley Green1.5 km
- Rowley Regis1.5 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B691AH · Data under Open Government Licence