B69 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Badsey Road, 0.6km from Portway in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1BU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 22% — 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. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 29.0% 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00050265 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADSEY ROAD, B69 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADSEY ROAD, B69 1BU.
318
40
£ 34,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1BU 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.
Area Character
B69 1BU has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1BU. The average age is 39.7. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
4 sales · Mean £ 165,487
Terraced
£ 206,250
2 sales · Mean £ 206,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 1BU 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.
school Local Schools
St James CofE Primary School
Rowley Hall Primary School
The Primrose Centre
The Westminster School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Grace Mary Primary School
Blackheath Primary School
Springfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Amma’s Cafe0.5 km
- Baxterstorey Ltd0.9 km
- Chilli Hut0.7 km
- Cafe Pausa0.8 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Londis (Holdings) Limited0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Broomfield Garage Limited0.9 km
- Newbury Lane Post Office0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Fox Tavern0.8 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.7 km
- Tippity Green Gold Club Limited1.0 km
- Whiteheath Tavern0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- New Kitchen0.4 km
- Portway Fish Bar0.5 km
- Seavers Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Budgens0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.6 km
- Langley Green2.1 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B691BU · Data under Open Government Licence