Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

LAW CLOSE, B69 3JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAW CLOSE, B69 3JW.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B69 3JW 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B69 3JW has a highly multicultural community character — 60% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 3JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Law Close, 0.5km from Greets Green in Rowley Regis. Administratively it sits within Oldbury ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k. 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 3JW are sourced from Output Area E00050935 (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 3JW. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.9%
Asian / British Asian38.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.6%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

2 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Detached

£ 215,000

4 sales · Mean £ 223,125

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

B69 3JW has low crime rates — 25 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 offences44
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate224 pupils0.7 km
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The Meadows School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy

Good1110 pupils0.7 km
P

Tividale Community Primary School

Outstanding468 pupils0.8 km
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Burnt Tree Primary School

Good438 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • La Fruteria0.8 km
  • Luxmy Food Store0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chip and Whale0.8 km
  • Italiano Pizzeria Kebab and Pasta0.8 km
  • Chapman Chippy0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • King Arthur Grill and Greets Green Sports Bar0.9 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.9 km
  • The Wonder0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Pardo's Cafe0.9 km
  • Fridah's Phoenix Cafe0.6 km
  • Greedy Pig Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • P & J News0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dudley Port1.3 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley1.9 km
  • Tipton2.5 km