B69 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Badsey Road, 0.5km from Portway in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1BZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00177407 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADSEY ROAD, B69 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADSEY ROAD, B69 1BZ.
157
30
£ 34,900 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1BZ 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 1BZ has a significant social housing presence — 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1BZ. The average age is 30.4. 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
Flat
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 1BZ has low crime rates — 40 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
Grace Mary Primary School
The Westminster School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Oakham Primary School
Springfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
- Londis (Holdings) Limited0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Newbury Lane Post Office0.7 km
- Rowley News & Off Licence1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Fox Tavern0.9 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.8 km
- Tippity Green Gold Club Limited1.0 km
- Whiteheath Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Baxterstorey Ltd0.9 km
- Chilli Hut0.9 km
- Cafe Pausa0.8 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.9 km
- Rowley Village Tandoori0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- New Kitchen0.4 km
- Portway Fish Bar0.4 km
- Seavers Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Budgens0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.7 km
- Langley Green2.1 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B691BZ · Data under Open Government Licence