Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B69 4LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B69 4LZ.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 4LZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B69 4LZ has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 34 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B69 4LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Langley in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within St Pauls ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 4LZ is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 4LZ are sourced from Output Area E00050681 (shared with 5 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 4LZ. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.9%
Asian / British Asian48.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around B69 4LZ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences115
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Rood End Primary School

Requires Improvement492 pupils0.4 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchard School

Requires Improvement145 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.9 km
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Q3 Academy Langley

Good1260 pupils0.9 km
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Moat Farm Infant School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Moat Farm Junior School

Good1.1 km
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George Betts Primary Academy

Good419 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Buy and Save0.5 km
  • Langley Supermarket0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Haji Baba Limited0.8 km
  • Halal Meat Centre0.4 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Coal Shed0.6 km
  • The Crosswells Inn0.4 km
  • The New Cottage Bar and Grill0.2 km
  • Hotshots Snooker Club0.4 km
  • The New Navigation0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Customer Cafe0.8 km
  • BMV M5 Oldbury Site Offices0.9 km
  • Solvay - Staff Canteen, Wilson Vale0.5 km
  • Sycamore Lodge0.9 km
  • Cafelicious0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Angella Caribbean Takeaway0.4 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.5 km
  • Causeway German Doner0.8 km
  • Charlies Sweet Centre0.4 km
  • King Wah House0.5 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Haya Guest House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Green0.1 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley1.7 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Langley Green Rail Station0.1 km