Postcode B69 2DZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bury Hill Park.
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 6.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 100 ft away from B69 2DZ.
North Tividale near B69 2DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bury Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Bury Hill Park |
| 0.1 mi | The Bodman | Small | Walking directions to The Bodman |
| 0.1 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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2DZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 95, Dingle Street, Oldbury, B69 2DZ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 94, Dingle Street, Oldbury, B69 2DY | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 14, Goldencrest Drive, Oldbury, B69 2DQ | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 11, Goldencrest Drive, Oldbury, B69 2DQ | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 8, Regan Drive, Oldbury, B69 2GB | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the B69 2DZ postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 7 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Meadows School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
The Meadows School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Grace Mary Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. | |
Grace Mary Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Feb 2019
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B69 2DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier- Rounds Green Convenience Store | Brades Road, Sandwell, B69 2EB | Walking directions to Premier- Rounds Green Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | New Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B69 2JS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Ashtree Road, Sandwell, B69 2HH | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Shop | Dudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3DR | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Dudley Road, Sandwell, B69 3DW | 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 2DZ, 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 2DZ 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 2DZ in Oldbury is £195,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to B69 2DZ, including Rounds Green Primary School (Good), The Meadows School (Good) and Grace Mary Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B69 2DZ is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1,349 m away.
B69 2DZ 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 2DZ 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).