B69 1AJ 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 1AJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 25% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00050225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOROUGH CRESCENT, B69 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH CRESCENT, B69 1AJ.
316
39
£ 34,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1AJ 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.
Area Character
B69 1AJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,775
4 sales · Mean £ 174,387
Terraced
£ 116,500
1 sales · Mean £ 116,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B69 1AJ is moderate at 56 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
The Primrose Centre
St James CofE Primary School
Langley Primary School
Rowley Hall Primary School
Causeway Green Primary School
The Orchard School
Blackheath Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutter1.0 km
- Michael Supermarket1.0 km
- Causeway Green Post Office1.0 km
- Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
- Shell Birchley Park0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Chilli Hut0.3 km
- Cafe Pausa0.4 km
- Grafton's Sandwich Shop1.0 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- New Kitchen1.0 km
- Gold Chicken Express1.0 km
- Seavers Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Stylus0.5 km
- Ramada Oldbury0.5 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The New Navigation0.7 km
- Brandhall Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Fox Tavern0.3 km
- Half Penny Farm0.7 km
- Whiteheath Tavern0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
- Budgens0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.4 km
- Langley Green1.6 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B691AJ · Data under Open Government Licence