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B69 1QX

West Avenue

Tividale

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Detailed insights for B69 1QX

Overview

Postcode B69 1QX is located in a major urban area, within the Tividale ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tividale area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tividale is £46,924 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is View Point Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Tividale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,724 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tividale has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.9%

Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tividale is £46,924 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from B69 1QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Tividale near B69 1QX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 1QX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miView Point ParkMediumWalking directions to View Point Park

Area Profile

Population
570
Population density
3,830.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.85(-56%)
Vehicle crime
9.94(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.02(-59%)
Other theft
2.16(-62%)
Public order
1.73(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
347
60.77%
Indian
100
17.51%
Other
21
3.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
3.15%
Caribbean
17
2.98%
Total population: 571

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
27.01%
No qualifications
89
19.87%
Level 3 (A level)
84
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
80
17.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 448

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
92
47.18%
Owns outright
57
29.23%
Social rents from council
27
13.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.18%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.54%
Total households: 195

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202552B, West Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1QXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£97,500
29 Aug 202520, West Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
30 Apr 2026401, City Road, Oldbury, B69 1QZTerracedFreehold£130,500
07 Jan 2026401, City Road, Oldbury, B69 1QZTerracedFreehold£125,000
31 Oct 202552, City Road, Oldbury, B69 1QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the B69 1QX postcode area, located within Tividale, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 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 1QX

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

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 1QX, 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)TividaleE02002064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 022EE01010082
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 1QX

Is B69 1QX (Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 1QX records about 38 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B69 1QX?

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

What schools are near B69 1QX?

There are 9 schools close to B69 1QX, 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 1QX?

B69 1QX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,724 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 1QX (Tividale) in Parliament and on the local council?

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