B69 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Badsey Road, 0.7km from Portway in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1BX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00050265 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADSEY ROAD, B69 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADSEY ROAD, B69 1BX.
318
40
£ 34,900 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1BX 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
With 48% social renting, B69 1BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1BX. The average age is 39.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 167,500
4 sales · Mean £ 158,750
Terraced
£ 118,500
3 sales · Mean £ 132,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 1BX has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
St James CofE Primary School
The Primrose Centre
Rowley Hall Primary School
The Westminster School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Grace Mary Primary School
Blackheath Primary School
Langley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Amma’s Cafe0.6 km
- Baxterstorey Ltd0.8 km
- Chilli Hut0.7 km
- Cafe Pausa0.7 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Shell Birchley Park0.9 km
- Londis (Holdings) Limited0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Broomfield Garage Limited0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Fox Tavern0.7 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.5 km
- Half Penny Farm0.9 km
- Whiteheath Tavern0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- New Kitchen0.5 km
- Portway Fish Bar0.6 km
- Seavers Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Whiteheath Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Stylus0.9 km
- Ramada Oldbury0.9 km
- Holiday Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Budgens0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.6 km
- Langley Green2.0 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B691BX · Data under Open Government Licence