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B69 1PS

Oakham Road

Tividale

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Overview

Postcode B69 1PS is located in a major urban area, within the Tividale ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowley West is £48,366 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port, about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is View Point Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Rowley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Rowley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Rowley West is £48,366 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B69 1PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley West near B69 1PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 1PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miView Point ParkMediumWalking directions to View Point Park
0.5 miTansley Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Tansley Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
1,271.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
17.18(+97%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.91(-64%)
Robbery
4.09(+167%)
Vehicle crime
4.09(-37%)
Burglary
3.27(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
87.41%
Indian
19
6.46%
Other
5
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.36%
Caribbean
3
1.02%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
29.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
19.35%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
61.72%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.81%
Social rents from council
3
2.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Tividale

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£206K – £264K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Tividale area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tividale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£340,000£288
Terraced13£240,000£271
Semi-Detached64£220,000£274
Flats3£77,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tividale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tividale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£51,725£120,000£125,000
2017£225,000£51,000£129,950£130,000
2018£218,000£67,500£135,000£123,500
2019£215,000£49,000£139,750£135,000
2020£275,000£71,000£150,000£150,000
2021£265,000£53,500£170,500£161,000
2022£308,950£82,500£200,000£190,250
2023£315,000£152,500£191,250£210,000
2024£300,000£88,000£198,500£197,000
2025£365,750£89,500£215,000£244,000
2026£275,000£77,000£222,500£166,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tividale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tividale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£126£145£164
2017£213£117£157£164
2018£232£120£164£159
2019£241£134£178£167
2020£247£165£185£203
2021£257£84£214£214
2022£282£161£251£238
2023£296£211£247£270
2024£295£182£250£242
2025£316£189£267£282
2026£323£107£258£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tividale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tividale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202639, Muirfield Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
22 Apr 202513, Muirfield Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
29 Aug 202554, Muirfield Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
10 Jul 202520, Muirfield Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1PNTerracedFreehold£250,000
05 Mar 2025The Wheatsheaf, 1, Turners Hill, Rowley Regis, B65 9DPOtherFreehold£494,070

Schools

In the B69 1PS postcode area, located within Rowley West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 1PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOakham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryGrace Mary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryTividale Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 1PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 1PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miA.T.S.A Convenience StoreWheatsheaf Road, Sandwell, B69 1SLWalking directions to A.T.S.A Convenience Store
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1SBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miPremierCity Road, Sandwell, B69 1QSWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B69 1PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Maria Crompton

Tividale - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardTividaleE05001280
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rowley WestE02002067
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 025DE01010078
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 1PS

Is B69 1PS (Rowley West) safe?

The area around B69 1PS records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near B69 1PS?

The median sale price around B69 1PS in Rowley West is £225,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 1PS?

There are 11 schools close to B69 1PS, including Oakham Primary School (Outstanding), Grace Mary Primary School (Outstanding) and Tividale Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B69 1PS?

B69 1PS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,014 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 1PS (Rowley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 1PS is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Crompton (Labour Party).