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B69 2LX

Oldbury

Sandwell

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / North Tividale / Oldbury / B69 2LX

Overview

Postcode B69 2LX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in North Tividale is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Tividale Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7%
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 6,035 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

3/10

The average income of residents in North Tividale is £38,400 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from B69 2LX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.7 mi

Dudley Port

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.3 miTividale ParkLarge

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
5,406.8 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £375,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£280,000
Flats15£110,000
Semi-Detached36£202,500
Terraced28£185,250

10 years price trend in Oldbury

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBurnt Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTividale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTividale Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodDudley Road West, Sandwell, DY4 7TH
0.3 miBurnt Tree Convenience StoreBurnt Tree, Sandwell, DY4 7UF
0.3 miNisaRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TL
0.4 miSelect & SaveRegent Road, Sandwell, B69 1TL
0.4 miP&J NewsDudley Road West, Sandwell, B69 2HR

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.