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B69 2BB

Houghton Street

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode B69 2BB is located in a major urban area, within the Oldbury ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Tividale area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Tividale is £46,012 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

North Tividale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Tividale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.2%

Approximately 20.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in North Tividale is £46,012 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from B69 2BB.

Flood risk

Low

North Tividale near B69 2BB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 2BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green
1 mi

Sandwell and Dudley

N/A

Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
712.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
66.37(+663%)
Violence and sexual offences
65.55(+69%)
Vehicle crime
23.76(+265%)
Public order
12.7(+110%)
Other theft
12.29(+116%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
55.04%
Indian
43
12.39%
Caribbean
32
9.22%
Pakistani
22
6.34%
Other White
13
3.75%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
28.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
17.56%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
34.11%
Owns with a mortgage
31
24.03%
Social rents from council
25
19.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Oldbury

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £232K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oldbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£315,000£318
Semi-Detached28£212,500£275
Terraced28£200,000£238
Flats32£120,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oldbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,500£74,000£151,000£107,500
2017£242,000£67,000£143,000£135,500
2018£223,000£80,000£130,000£125,000
2019£217,000£85,000£140,000£130,000
2020£265,000£93,000£151,500£140,000
2021£236,000£87,500£164,000£145,000
2022£272,500£91,500£199,975£168,000
2023£329,000£100,500£236,750£166,750
2024£295,000£112,750£220,000£188,000
2025£345,000£135,000£225,000£198,000
2026£315,000£110,000£187,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£139£192£131
2017£222£130£178£169
2018£221£133£171£171
2019£227£159£186£167
2020£205£163£200£167
2021£246£155£209£175
2022£277£176£266£214
2023£300£177£265£205
2024£305£182£288£218
2025£307£243£278£238
2026£322£193£259£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2BB.

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

Schools

In the B69 2BB postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 2BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLangley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRounds Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 2BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell SelectChurchbridge, Sandwell, B69 2BDWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 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 miLondisLangley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SLWalking 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 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rizwan Jalil

Oldbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardOldburyE05001273
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North TividaleE02002063
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 021CE01010018
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 2BB

Is B69 2BB (North Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 2BB records about 148 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 2BB?

The median sale price around B69 2BB in North Tividale is £190,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 2BB?

There are 13 schools close to B69 2BB, including Langley Primary School (Good), Rounds Green Primary School and St James CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 2BB?

The closest station to B69 2BB is Langley Green, about 1,074 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 2BB?

B69 2BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 2BB (North Tividale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 2BB is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Jalil (Labour and Co-operative Party).