Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BOROUGH CRESCENT, B69 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH CRESCENT, B69 1AH.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 1AH 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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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

B69 1AH is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

B69 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Borough Crescent, 0.2km from Whiteheath Gate in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1AH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00050225 (shared with 6 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 1AH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 142,500

8 sales · Mean £ 164,656

Terraced

£ 139,000

1 sales · Mean £ 139,000

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

Crime around B69 1AH is moderate at 65 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.

Violence and sexual offences103
Shoplifting78
Vehicle crime26
Other theft20
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.4 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.5 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils1.0 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.1 km
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The Orchard School

Requires Improvement145 pupils1.1 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Shell Birchley Park0.5 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.5 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.9 km
  • Langley Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Solvay Function Suite /Recreational Centre1.0 km
  • The Fox Tavern0.5 km
  • The Stores Bar & Grill - Pub Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Coal Shed0.9 km
  • The Bulls Head Inn0.2 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Tea Pot Cafe0.9 km
  • Customer Cafe0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.4 km
  • Chilli Hut0.5 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Rose's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Jade Dragon0.9 km
  • Hans Cantonese Take Away0.6 km
  • Hot Wok0.9 km
  • House of Peri Peri0.5 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.6 km
  • Ibis Stylus0.4 km
  • Ramada Oldbury0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Green1.5 km
  • Rowley Regis1.5 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.2 km