Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B69 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B69 1BG.

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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 1BG 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

Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in B69 1BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B69 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Whiteheath Gate in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1BG is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BG 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 1BG. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

B69 1BG has low crime rates — 41 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 offences134
Shoplifting47
Vehicle crime21
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.0 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.5 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.6 km
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Grace Mary Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.2 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils1.2 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.3 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils1.3 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Shell Birchley Park0.8 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Broomfield Garage Limited0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Fox Tavern0.7 km
  • The Bulls Head Inn0.5 km
  • Half Penny Farm0.8 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.7 km
  • Chilli Hut0.7 km
  • Amma’s Cafe0.7 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.5 km
  • Kenzie's Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

3 nearby
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Hans Cantonese Take Away0.7 km
  • House of Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Pizza Delicious0.6 km
  • New Kitchen0.7 km
  • Portway Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis1.6 km
  • Langley Green1.9 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km