Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

BADSEY ROAD, B69 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADSEY ROAD, B69 1DB.

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Population

157

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 1DB 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.

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3/10
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1/10
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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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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 85% social renting, B69 1DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B69 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Badsey Road, 0.5km from Portway in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1DB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00177407 (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 1DB. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.9%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

B69 1DB has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences160
Shoplifting48
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.3 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.5 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.7 km
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Grace Mary Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.0 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.2 km
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Oakham Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's Church of England High School

Good1221 pupils1.3 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Newbury Lane Post Office0.7 km
  • Osprey Service Station1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Cookhouse and Pub1.0 km
  • The Fox Tavern1.0 km
  • The Bulls Head Inn0.8 km
  • Half Penny Farm1.0 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.9 km
  • Chilli Hut0.9 km
  • Amma’s Cafe0.4 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.8 km
  • Kenzie's Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Hans Cantonese Take Away0.9 km
  • House of Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Pizza Delicious0.5 km
  • New Kitchen0.5 km
  • Portway Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis1.8 km
  • Langley Green2.1 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km