Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

B69 3BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B69 3BY.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 3BY 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.

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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in B69 3BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

B69 3BY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Brades Village in Oldbury (Sandwell). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Oldbury ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

The people who live in B69 3BY are typical of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are high (154 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00050660 (shared with 57 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 3BY. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.3%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.1%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime rates near B69 3BY are high at 154 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.

Violence and sexual offences154
Shoplifting121
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order25
Vehicle crime25

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good452 pupils0.3 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement226 pupils0.3 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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The Meadows School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

488 pupils1.3 km
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Lyng Primary School

Good500 pupils1.4 km
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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils1.5 km
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Hanbury Primary School

Good480 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Stores Bar & Grill - Pub Kitchen0.8 km
  • Brades Tavern0.8 km
  • The George Inn0.7 km
  • MS Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Oldbury Social Club0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Oldbury Wines0.3 km
  • RS News0.3 km
  • Artisan Vapor and Food Supplies0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.1 km
  • SRF (786) Services Ltd. t/a Sandwell Service Station0.8 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • BMV M5 Oldbury Site Offices0.6 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Alright Spud0.7 km
  • Billy's Cafe0.8 km
  • Blairs Caribbean Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • John's Fast Food0.2 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.3 km
  • Papa Johns0.1 km
  • The Codfather0.7 km
  • The Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Domo Boutique Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandwell & Dudley0.5 km
  • Langley Green1.4 km
  • Smethwick Galton Bridge Low Level2.5 km