B69 1NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sampson Close, 0.3km from Grace Mary Estate in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Tividale ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1NL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.3% 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 1NL are sourced from Output Area E00050982 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAMPSON CLOSE, B69 1NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPSON CLOSE, B69 1NL.
277
31
£ 39,500 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1NL 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 1NL has a significant social housing presence — 73% 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. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1NL. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 87,500
2 sales · Mean £ 87,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 1NL has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grace Mary Primary School
Oakham Primary School
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Tividale Hall Primary School
Rounds Green Primary School
St James CofE Primary School
Rowley Hall Primary School
Tividale Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- ATSA Convenience Store0.8 km
- Goshal General Store & Off Licence0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Smith's Newsagents0.7 km
- Ashtree Convenience0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Amma’s Cafe0.8 km
- Sweet Therapy 10.8 km
- Rowley Village Tandoori0.8 km
- The Fourways0.7 km
- Bacaba Cocktail Bar and Dining0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Big Singh's Pizza0.5 km
- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- Tividale Valley Takeaway0.7 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Masala Curry House0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cookhouse and Pub0.9 km
- Dudley Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
- The Wheatsheaf Pub0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km
- Dudley Port2.7 km
- Langley Green2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B691NL · Data under Open Government Licence