Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

SHELSLEY AVENUE, B69 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELSLEY AVENUE, B69 1BP.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 1BP 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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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in B69 1BP — 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 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shelsley Avenue, 0.5km from Whiteheath Gate in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1BP is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00050229 (shared with 8 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 1BP. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.1%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 67,000

1 sales · Mean £ 67,000

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

B69 1BP has low crime rates — 37 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 offences139
Shoplifting49
Vehicle crime26
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.2 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.3 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.6 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.2 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 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 pupils1.2 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Michael Supermarket0.7 km
  • Stars News0.8 km
  • Throne News0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Chilli Hut0.4 km
  • Amma’s Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.6 km
  • Kenzie's Kitchen0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • New Kitchen0.7 km
  • Portway Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Gold Chicken Express0.7 km
  • Seavers Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Brandhall Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Half Penny Farm0.9 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern0.4 km
  • The Bulls Head Inn0.3 km
  • The Fox Tavern0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Stylus0.8 km
  • Ramada Oldbury0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn0.9 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis1.3 km
  • Langley Green1.9 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.5 km