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B69 2HB

Ashtree Road

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode B69 2HB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below 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 Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bury Hill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

North Tividale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

North Tividale has a high crime rate, with approximately 70 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from B69 2HB.

Flood risk

No risk

North Tividale near B69 2HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 2HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Sandwell and Dudley

N/A

Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 2HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBury Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Bury Hill Park
0.4 miView Point ParkMediumWalking directions to View Point Park
0.5 miBrades Green Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Brades Green Open Space

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
5,043.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.95(-5%)
Other theft
7.88(+38%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.43(-39%)
Public order
3.94(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
57.35%
Indian
35
10.09%
Other
27
7.78%
Other Asian
18
5.19%
Caribbean
17
4.9%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
24.25%
No qualifications
56
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
41.84%
Owns outright
54
38.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.31%
Other social rented
4
2.84%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Oldbury

Median price£198,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £235K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £244 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
Flats26£112,000£193

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 20265, Morgan Close, Oldbury, B69 2GATerracedFreehold£160,000
24 Apr 20256, Morgan Close, Oldbury, B69 2GADetachedFreehold£290,000
28 Mar 20256, Morgan Close, Oldbury, B69 2GADetachedFreehold£294,000
26 Feb 20268, Regan Drive, Oldbury, B69 2GBDetachedFreehold£375,000
28 Nov 202515, Regan Drive, Oldbury, B69 2GBTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the B69 2HB postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 2HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRounds Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryGrace Mary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryOrmiston Sandwell Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 2HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 2HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparNew Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B69 2JSWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressAshtree Road, Sandwell, B69 2HHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miPremier- Rounds Green Convenience StoreBrades Road, Sandwell, B69 2EBWalking directions to Premier- Rounds Green Convenience Store
0.4 miFirst One Off LicenceAshtree Road, Sandwell, B69 2HAWalking directions to First One Off Licence
0.4 miShell ShopDudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3DRWalking directions to Shell Shop

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 2HB, 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 021AE01010015
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 2HB

Is B69 2HB (North Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 2HB records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2HB?

The median sale price around B69 2HB in North Tividale is £198,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 2HB?

There are 9 schools close to B69 2HB, including Rounds Green Primary School, Grace Mary Primary School (Outstanding) and Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 2HB?

The closest station to B69 2HB is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1,498 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 2HB?

B69 2HB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,024 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 2HB 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).