Postcode B69 1JL is located in a major urban area, within the Rowley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whiteheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Whiteheath has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from B69 1JL.
Whiteheath near B69 1JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £323,500 | £350 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £211,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 9 | £111,000 | £195 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229,995 | £90,000 | £128,000 | £113,500 |
| 2017 | £251,245 | £90,000 | £149,995 | £119,000 |
| 2018 | £279,995 | £96,000 | £166,000 | £124,750 |
| 2019 | £257,498 | £76,500 | £150,000 | £133,500 |
| 2020 | £227,500 | £55,000 | £155,000 | £142,500 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £79,950 | £180,000 | £149,950 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £95,000 | £190,500 | £178,000 |
| 2023 | £260,500 | £107,975 | £205,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | £292,500 | £95,000 | £200,750 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £109,250 | £212,000 | £193,750 |
| 2026 | £308,500 | £105,000 | £208,000 | £178,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £135 | £158 | £147 |
| 2017 | £216 | £137 | £196 | £142 |
| 2018 | £244 | £135 | £196 | £158 |
| 2019 | £238 | £133 | £192 | £158 |
| 2020 | £239 | £114 | £188 | £180 |
| 2021 | £275 | £173 | £213 | £209 |
| 2022 | £306 | £180 | £229 | £208 |
| 2023 | £298 | £191 | £254 | £232 |
| 2024 | £301 | £167 | £244 | £239 |
| 2025 | £334 | £194 | £256 | £235 |
| 2026 | £342 | £232 | £258 | £238 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 29, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQ | Detached | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 31, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 51, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 51, Bill Thomas Way, Rowley Regis, B65 9AQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 7, Archangel Drive, Rowley Regis, B65 9AZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the B69 1JL postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 1JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Hartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 52 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JG | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B69 1JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sohail Iqbal
Rowley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B69 1JL records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B69 1JL in Whiteheath is £209,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B69 1JL, including St James CofE Primary School (Good), Rowley Hall Primary School (Requires improvement) and Rowley Hall Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B69 1JL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 1JL is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sohail Iqbal (Labour Party).