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B69 1UE

Birch Crescent

Tividale

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Overview

Postcode B69 1UE 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 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tividale Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Tividale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tividale has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 202 ft away from B69 1UE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 1UE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 1UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTividale ParkLargeWalking directions to Tividale Park
0.5 miTansley Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Tansley Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
5,555.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.24(-74%)
Vehicle crime
8.32(+28%)
Other theft
3.84(-33%)
Public order
3.84(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
85.5%
Indian
16
6.11%
Other White
7
2.67%
Caribbean
4
1.53%
Pakistani
3
1.15%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
22.67%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
46
38.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.74%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 1UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202576, Birch Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1UESemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
10 Oct 202554, Birch Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1UESemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
09 Oct 202514, Birch Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1UESemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000
16 Jul 202554, Birch Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1UESemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
07 Jul 202514, Birch Crescent, Oldbury, B69 1UESemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the B69 1UE postcode area, located within Tividale, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 1UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTividale Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBurnt Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTividale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 1UE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 1UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisaRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TLWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miSelect & SaveRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TLWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miP&J NewsDudley Road West, Sandwell, B69 2HRWalking directions to P&J News
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodDudley Road West, Sandwell, DY4 7THWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miA.T.S.A Convenience StoreWheatsheaf Road, Sandwell, B69 1SLWalking directions to A.T.S.A Convenience Store

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 1UE, 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 022DE01010081
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 1UE

Is B69 1UE (Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 1UE records about 33 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 1UE?

The median sale price around B69 1UE 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 1UE?

There are 11 schools close to B69 1UE, including Tividale Hall Primary School (Good), Burnt Tree Primary School (Good) and Tividale Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 1UE?

The closest station to B69 1UE is Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,512 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B69 1UE?

B69 1UE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,354 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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