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B69 2LA

New Birmingham Road

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode B69 2LA 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tividale Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

North Tividale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,789 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Tividale has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% 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 64 ft away from B69 2LA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 2LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 2LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTividale ParkLargeWalking directions to Tividale Park

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
5,406.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.17(-30%)
Public order
7.61(+26%)
Shoplifting
6.52(-25%)
Vehicle crime
5.98(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
53.14%
Indian
23
11.11%
Caribbean
12
5.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
5.8%
Other White
12
5.8%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
31.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
18.67%
No qualifications
28
16.87%
Level 3 (A level)
26
15.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
13.86%
Total 16+ residents: 166

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
44%
Owns with a mortgage
29
29%
Owns outright
19
19%
Social rents from council
6
6%
Shared ownership
1
1%
Total households: 100

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2025211, New Birmingham Road, Oldbury, B69 2JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
23 Apr 202631, Oakthorpe Gardens, Oldbury, B69 2LEFlatsLeasehold£121,000
07 Nov 202560, Oakthorpe Gardens, Oldbury, B69 2LFFlatsLeasehold£98,000
09 Mar 202615, Regent Avenue, Oldbury, B69 1TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000
30 Oct 20256, Elizabeth Mews, Oldbury, B69 2NATerracedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the B69 2LA postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 2LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBurnt Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTividale Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTividale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 2LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 2LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisaRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TLWalking directions to Nisa
0.2 miSelect & SaveRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TLWalking directions to Select & Save
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodDudley Road West, Sandwell, DY4 7THWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miBurnt Tree Convenience StoreBurnt Tree, Sandwell, DY4 7UFWalking directions to Burnt Tree Convenience Store
0.4 miSeven Day Off LicenceCypress Road, Dudley, DY2 7PAWalking directions to Seven Day Off Licence

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 2LA, 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 021BE01010016
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 2LA

Is B69 2LA (North Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 2LA records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2LA?

The median sale price around B69 2LA 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 2LA?

There are 12 schools close to B69 2LA, including Burnt Tree Primary School (Good), Tividale Hall Primary School (Good) and Tividale Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 2LA?

The closest station to B69 2LA is Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,146 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B69 2LA?

B69 2LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,789 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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