B69 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bredon 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 1DD is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £77k, 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00177407 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BREDON ROAD, B69 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREDON ROAD, B69 1DD.
157
30
£ 34,900 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 1DD 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 85% social renting, B69 1DD 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 1DD. 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
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
Flat
£ 77,000
1 sales · Mean £ 77,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 1DD has low crime rates — 40 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
Rowley Hall Primary School
The Primrose Centre
Grace Mary Primary School
The Westminster School
Oakham Primary School
Rounds Green Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.6 km
- Shell Birchley Park1.0 km
- Londis (Holdings) Limited0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Newbury Lane Post Office0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cookhouse and Pub0.9 km
- The Fox Tavern0.9 km
- The Bulls Head Inn0.7 km
- Half Penny Farm0.9 km
- Whiteheath Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Baxterstorey Ltd0.8 km
- Chilli Hut0.9 km
- Amma’s Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Pausa0.7 km
- Kenzie's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Budgens0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Hans Cantonese Take Away0.9 km
- House of Peri Peri0.9 km
- Pizza Delicious0.6 km
- New Kitchen0.6 km
- Portway Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis1.8 km
- Langley Green2.0 km
- Sandwell & Dudley2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B691DD · Data under Open Government Licence