Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B69 1DT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

249

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B69 1DT spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

B69 1DT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Whiteheath Gate in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00050261 (shared with 10 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 1DT. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.7%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean13.7%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

Crime around B69 1DT is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting97
Violence and sexual offences88
Vehicle crime30
Public order20
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils0.6 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.6 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchard School

Requires Improvement145 pupils1.1 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils1.2 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good452 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Shell Birchley Park0.2 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.7 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.8 km
  • Langley Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Solvay Function Suite /Recreational Centre0.8 km
  • The Fox Tavern0.7 km
  • The Stores Bar & Grill - Pub Kitchen0.6 km
  • The Coal Shed0.7 km
  • The Crosswells Inn0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Options for Life1.0 km
  • The Tea Pot Cafe0.8 km
  • Customer Cafe0.4 km
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.1 km
  • Chilli Hut0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Budgens0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Rose's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Hans Cantonese Take Away0.8 km
  • Hot Wok0.8 km
  • House of Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Peters Huts0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Green1.2 km
  • Rowley Regis1.8 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley1.9 km