B69 2DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Quayside Close, 0.2km from Brades Village in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Oldbury ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B69 2DB offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £69k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B69 2DB are sourced from Output Area E00050665 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUAYSIDE CLOSE, B69 2DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUAYSIDE CLOSE, B69 2DB.
215
33
£ 38,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B69 2DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
B69 2DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 2DB. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 69,000
7 sales · Mean £ 71,421
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B69 2DB 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
Rounds Green Primary School
The Meadows School
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Grace Mary Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Tividale Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Smith's Newsagents0.7 km
- Ashtree Convenience0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.7 km
- SRF (786) Services Ltd. t/a Sandwell Service Station0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Caspian Pizza0.7 km
- Tividale Valley Takeaway0.7 km
- John's Fast Food0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Masala Curry House0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cookhouse and Pub0.8 km
- The Junction Inn1.0 km
- Court of Requests0.8 km
- White Swan0.8 km
- Brades Tavern0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Alright Spud0.3 km
- Billy's Cafe0.9 km
- Blairs Caribbean Takeaway1.0 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Dessert Binge0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Domo Boutique Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandwell & Dudley1.1 km
- Langley Green2.0 km
- Dudley Port2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B692DB · Data under Open Government Licence