Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WOLVERLEY CRESCENT, B69 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLVERLEY CRESCENT, B69 1AY.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 66% social renting, B69 1AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 43.2% year-on-year.

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

B69 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wolverley Crescent, 0.4km from Whiteheath Gate in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1AY is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 43.2% year-on-year. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00050228 (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 1AY. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.2%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 67,500

4 sales · Mean £ 67,375

Terraced

£ 115,000

3 sales · Mean £ 132,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B69 1AY is moderate at 60 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 offences169
Shoplifting64
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.2 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.3 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.7 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils1.0 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.2 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils1.4 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.4 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

13 nearby
  • Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Shell Birchley Park0.7 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Broomfield Garage Limited0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Fox Tavern0.5 km
  • The Bulls Head Inn0.3 km
  • Brandhall Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Half Penny Farm0.7 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Customer Cafe0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.6 km
  • Chilli Hut0.5 km
  • Amma’s Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jade Dragon0.9 km
  • Hans Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
  • House of Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Pizza Delicious0.8 km
  • New Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Ibis Stylus0.6 km
  • Ramada Oldbury0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis1.5 km
  • Langley Green1.7 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km