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B69 2HH

Ashtree Road

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode B69 2HH 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 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 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 1 miles away. There are 8 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
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

North Tividale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,024 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from B69 2HH.

Flood risk

No risk

North Tividale near B69 2HH 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 2HH
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: £195,500
Price per sq ft: £240
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £240K

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.

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
Detached18£292,500£319
Semi-Detached29£210,000£259
Terraced30£200,000£238
Flats27£105,500£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£199,000
2026£315,000£107,500£194,500£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£275£238
2026£323£192£250£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202581, Ashtree Road, Oldbury, B69 2HHTerracedFreehold£228,000
27 Jun 202511, Ditta Drive, Oldbury, B69 2GNTerracedLeasehold£275,000
19 Jun 202618, Silverlight Grove, Oldbury, B69 2GPTerracedFreehold£258,000
06 Jun 20259, Silverlight Grove, Oldbury, B69 2GPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
31 Jul 20269, Brades Rise, Oldbury, B69 2HGTerracedFreehold£252,000

Schools

In the B69 2HH postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 8 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.

Nearby schools for B69 2HH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryOrmiston Sandwell Community AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryRounds Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryGrace Mary Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B69 2HH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 2HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLifestyle ExpressAshtree Road, Sandwell, B69 2HHWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.1 miSparNew Birmingham Road, Sandwell, B69 2JSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miFirst One Off LicenceAshtree Road, Sandwell, B69 2HAWalking directions to First One Off Licence
0.3 miPremier- Rounds Green Convenience StoreBrades Road, Sandwell, B69 2EBWalking directions to Premier- Rounds Green Convenience Store
0.4 miLuxmy Food StoreDudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3EBWalking directions to Luxmy Food Store

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 2HH, 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 2HH

Is B69 2HH (North Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 2HH 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, other theft and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 2HH?

The median sale price around B69 2HH in Oldbury is £195,500 (about £240 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 2HH?

There are 10 schools close to B69 2HH, including Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy (Good), Rounds Green Primary School (Good) and Grace Mary Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around B69 2HH?

B69 2HH 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 2HH (North Tividale) in Parliament and on the local council?

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