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B69 2AG

Wolverhampton Road

Langley

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Detailed insights for B69 2AG

Overview

Postcode B69 2AG is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Langley Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Whiteheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Whiteheath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from B69 2AG.

Flood risk

Low

Whiteheath near B69 2AG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 2AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
954.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.35(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.34(+80%)
Shoplifting
14.5(+67%)
Other theft
13.81(+143%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.74(+61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
54.84%
Indian
30
12.1%
Caribbean
17
6.85%
African
12
4.84%
Pakistani
10
4.03%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
35.55%
No qualifications
52
24.64%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
42.61%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20%
Other social rented
1
0.87%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Langley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£277
Semi-Detached46£243,500£268
Terraced33£175,000£219
Flats2£96,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£95,000£141,500£117,500
2017£220,000£84,750£150,000£122,000
2018£215,000£90,750£150,500£123,000
2019£230,000£90,000£160,000£131,000
2020£199,000£112,000£165,000£130,000
2021£271,000£95,000£183,500£153,500
2022£235,000£97,750£230,000£180,000
2023£182,500£125,000£222,000£179,000
2024£235,000£122,000£210,000£188,000
2025£255,000£126,000£228,500£176,000
2026£290,000£257,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£120£172£134
2017£200£138£178£143
2018£213£133£171£146
2019£187£158£180£163
2020£228£173£187£162
2021£255£154£213£180
2022£257£169£238£222
2023£266£189£240£210
2024£257£177£244£213
2025£282£177£261£212
2026£266£296£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 202588, Birchfield Lane, Oldbury, B69 2AYOtherFreehold£350,000
08 May 202643, Birchfield Lane, Oldbury, B69 2AZTerracedFreehold£159,000
13 Nov 2025Toplabs Prosthetics, Houghton Street, Oldbury, B69 2BBOtherFreehold£230,000
25 Jul 202538, Birchley Park Avenue, Oldbury, B69 2JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
09 Jul 202517, Anvil Drive, Oldbury, B69 2JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the B69 2AG postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 2AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLangley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Primrose CentrePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 2AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 2AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell SelectChurchbridge, Sandwell, B69 2BDWalking directions to Shell Select
0.2 miFarmfoodsBirchley Island Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 1DTWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miAsdaWolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B69 4PUWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAldiWolverhampton Road, Sandwell, B69 4RJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miLondisHartlebury Road, Sandwell, B69 1DFWalking directions to Londis

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 2AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Louise Owen

Langley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gurinder Singh Josan

Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencySmethwickE14001478
WardLangleyE05001270
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhiteheathE02002069
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 027AE01009934
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2003-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 2AG

Is B69 2AG (Whiteheath) safe?

The area around B69 2AG records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near B69 2AG?

The median sale price around B69 2AG in Whiteheath is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 2AG?

There are 12 schools close to B69 2AG, including Langley Primary School (Good), St James CofE Primary School (Good) and The Primrose Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 2AG?

The closest station to B69 2AG is Langley Green, about 1,274 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 2AG?

B69 2AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 2AG (Whiteheath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B69 2AG is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Louise Owen (Labour Party).