B69 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hartlebury 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 1DE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00050228 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARTLEBURY ROAD, B69 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTLEBURY ROAD, B69 1DE.
402
34
£ 34,900 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1DE 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 1DE has a significant social housing presence — 66% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1DE. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 1DE has low crime rates — 44 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
Langley Primary School
Rounds Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
- Shell Birchley Park0.9 km
- Londis (Holdings) Limited0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Broomfield Garage Limited0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Fox Tavern0.8 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.6 km
- Half Penny Farm0.9 km
- Whiteheath Tavern0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Baxterstorey Ltd0.8 km
- Chilli Hut0.7 km
- Amma’s Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Pausa0.7 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holiday Inn0.9 km
- Ibis Stylus1.0 km
- Ramada Oldbury1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Budgens0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Hans Cantonese Take Away0.8 km
- House of Peri Peri0.7 km
- Pizza Delicious0.5 km
- New Kitchen0.5 km
- Portway Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.7 km
- Langley Green2.0 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B691DE · Data under Open Government Licence