Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BLAKEDOWN WAY, B69 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAKEDOWN WAY, B69 1AT.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Shoplifting63
Vehicle crime24
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.2 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.5 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.9 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils0.9 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils0.9 km
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The Orchard School

Requires Improvement145 pupils1.2 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Stylus0.5 km
  • Ramada Oldbury0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km
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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