Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

NEWBURY LANE, B69 1JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWBURY LANE, B69 1JG.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 39,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 1JG 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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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in B69 1JG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 40.6% year-on-year.

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

B69 1JG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newbury Lane, 0.5km from Portway in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Tividale ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B69 1JG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, down 40.6% year-on-year. 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 1JG are sourced from Output Area E00050987 (shared with 4 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 1JG. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 118,000

4 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Detached

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 197,714

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

4 sales · Mean £ 168,750

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

B69 1JG has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences148
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order9

school Local Schools

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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils0.4 km
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Rowley Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement641 pupils0.8 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils0.8 km
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Grace Mary Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils0.8 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Oakham Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.2 km
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The Westminster School

Outstanding238 pupils1.4 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Newbury Lane Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Shell Birchley Park0.9 km
  • Londis (Holdings) Limited0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Newbury Lane Post Office0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cookhouse and Pub0.7 km
  • The Bulls Head Inn0.8 km
  • Half Penny Farm0.8 km
  • Whiteheath Tavern0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Baxterstorey Ltd0.8 km
  • Amma’s Cafe0.5 km
  • Cafe Pausa0.7 km
  • Rowley Village Tandoori0.5 km
  • The Fourways0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Pizza Delicious0.7 km
  • New Kitchen0.7 km
  • Portway Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Caspian Pizza1.0 km
  • Tividale Valley Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.0 km
  • Langley Green2.0 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley2.2 km