Postcode B69 2BX is located in a major urban area, within the Oldbury area 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 median sale price in Oldbury is £195,500 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £240,000. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Clayton's Orchard.
North Tividale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
North Tividale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in North Tividale is £46,012 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from B69 2BX.
North Tividale near B69 2BX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| 0.8 mi | Langley Green | N/A | Walking directions to Langley Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clayton's Orchard | Small | Walking directions to Clayton's Orchard |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £195,500 (about £240 per square foot) in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £292,500 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £210,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 30 | £200,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 27 | £105,500 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £107,500 | £194,500 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £275 | £238 |
| 2026 | £323 | £192 | £250 | £238 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Unit 14, Percy Business Park, Oldbury, B69 2RD | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 17, Church Square, Oldbury, B69 4DX | Other | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 43, Birchfield Lane, Oldbury, B69 2AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £159,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Flat 52, The Hub, Stone Street, Oldbury, B69 4JT | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Flat 37, The Hub, Stone Street, Oldbury, B69 4JT | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the B69 2BX postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Rounds Green Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
Rounds Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Christ Church Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B69 2BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Oldbury Green Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 3DD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Oldbury Green Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 3DD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Freeth Street, Sandwell, B69 3DB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Aplins Newsagents & Off Licence | Halesowen Street, Sandwell, B69 2AJ | Walking directions to Aplins Newsagents & Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Birmingham Street, Sandwell, B69 4DT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B69 2BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rizwan Jalil
Oldbury - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B69 2BX 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B69 2BX in Oldbury is £195,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B69 2BX, including Rounds Green Primary School (Good), Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Inadequate) and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B69 2BX is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1,143 m away.
B69 2BX 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).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 2BX 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).