Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

EMBASSY DRIVE, B69 2ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMBASSY DRIVE, B69 2ER.

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Population

542

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 2ER 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.

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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

57% of B69 2ER's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

B69 2ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Embassy Drive, 0.4km from Oldbury in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Oldbury ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, B69 2ER represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for B69 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00168219 (shared with 25 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 2ER. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.9%
Asian / British Asian31.1%
Black / African / Caribbean15.3%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 115,000

5 sales · Mean £ 94,300

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

B69 2ER has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Public order14
Vehicle crime10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement0.4 km
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The Meadows School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy

Good1110 pupils0.8 km
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Grace Mary Primary School

Outstanding247 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good452 pupils1.1 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement226 pupils1.2 km
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Oakham Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.4 km
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Tividale Community Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • John's Fast Food1.0 km
  • KFC0.6 km
  • Masala Curry House0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • One Stop Shopping1.0 km
  • Ashtree Convenience0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.8 km
  • SRF (786) Services Ltd. t/a Sandwell Service Station0.3 km
  • La Fruteria0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Alright Spud0.2 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Kay's Cafe0.2 km
  • New Testament Church of God c/o Sadie Brooks1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Court of Requests0.9 km
  • White Swan0.9 km
  • Brades Tavern0.1 km
  • The George Inn0.4 km
  • Jolly Collier0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley1.3 km
  • Langley Green2.1 km
  • Dudley Port2.4 km