B69 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blakedown Way, 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 1AT 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 rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00050225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAKEDOWN WAY, B69 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKEDOWN WAY, B69 1AT.
316
39
£ 34,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1AT 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 39, B69 1AT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1AT. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 154,250
4 sales · Mean £ 142,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 1AT has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Rowley Hall Primary School
Langley Primary School
Causeway Green Primary School
The Orchard School
Blackheath Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutter0.9 km
- Michael Supermarket0.9 km
- Causeway Green Post Office1.0 km
- Throne News0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Chilli Hut0.2 km
- Cafe Pausa0.5 km
- Grafton's Sandwich Shop0.9 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- New Kitchen1.0 km
- Gold Chicken Express0.9 km
- Seavers Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Brandhall Conservative Club0.5 km
- The New Navigation0.7 km
- Half Penny Farm0.8 km
- Whiteheath Tavern0.1 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Stylus0.5 km
- Ramada Oldbury0.5 km
- Holiday Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Budgens0.2 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.3 km
- Langley Green1.6 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B691AT · Data under Open Government Licence