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B69 2LT

Kings Avenue

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode B69 2LT 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 10 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
23.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
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

23.6%

Approximately 23.6% 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 226 ft away from B69 2LT.

Flood risk

No risk

North Tividale near B69 2LT 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 2LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Dudley Port

N/A

Walking directions to Dudley Port
0.8 mi

Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 2LT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTividale ParkLargeWalking directions to Tividale Park

Area Profile

Population
444
Population density
5,636.1 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
179
40.59%
Pakistani
123
27.89%
Other White
33
7.48%
Other Asian
27
6.12%
Other
24
5.44%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
108
33.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
16.82%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
30.89%
Owns outright
30
24.39%
Social rents from council
29
23.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.7%
Shared ownership
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 2LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 202614, Kings Avenue, Oldbury, B69 2LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£85,000
30 Apr 20267, Kings Avenue, Oldbury, B69 2LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
08 Dec 20257, Kings Avenue, Oldbury, B69 2LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
07 Mar 20258, Princes Road, Oldbury, B69 2LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
11 May 202699, Dudley Road West, Oldbury, B69 2HUTerracedFreehold£163,500

Schools

In the B69 2LT postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTividale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTividale Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 2LT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 2LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodDudley Road West, Sandwell, DY4 7THWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miP&J NewsDudley Road West, Sandwell, B69 2HRWalking directions to P&J News
0.3 miNisaRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TLWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miSelect & SaveRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TLWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miBurnt Tree Convenience StoreBurnt Tree, Sandwell, DY4 7UFWalking directions to Burnt Tree Convenience 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 2LT, 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 2LT

Is B69 2LT (North Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 2LT 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 2LT?

The median sale price around B69 2LT 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 2LT?

There are 14 schools close to B69 2LT, including Burnt Tree Primary School (Good), Tividale Community Primary School (Good) and Tividale Hall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 2LT?

The closest station to B69 2LT is Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,111 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B69 2LT?

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

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

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