Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B69 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B69 1AW.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 1AW 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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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

B69 1AW has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

B69 1AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Whiteheath Gate in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1AW is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00050224 (shared with 8 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 1AW. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around B69 1AW is moderate at 68 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 offences160
Shoplifting64
Vehicle crime21
Anti-social behaviour20
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.3 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.3 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.8 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils1.0 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.2 km
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The Orchard School

Requires Improvement145 pupils1.3 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement1.4 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Shell Birchley Park0.6 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Broomfield Garage Limited0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Fox Tavern0.5 km
  • The Bulls Head Inn0.3 km
  • Brandhall Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Half Penny Farm0.7 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Budgens0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Customer Cafe0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.5 km
  • Chilli Hut0.4 km
  • Amma’s Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Jade Dragon0.9 km
  • Hans Cantonese Take Away0.5 km
  • House of Peri Peri0.4 km
  • Pizza Delicious0.9 km
  • New Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.7 km
  • Ibis Stylus0.6 km
  • Ramada Oldbury0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis1.5 km
  • Langley Green1.6 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.3 km