Postcode B69 3AZ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 £198,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £240,000. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Broadwell Park.
North Tividale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
North Tividale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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.
The average income per household in North Tividale is £46,012 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from B69 3AZ.
North Tividale near B69 3AZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| 0.9 mi | Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broadwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rocking Horse Park | Small | Walking directions to Rocking Horse Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brades Village Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Brades Village Pocket Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £315,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £210,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 30 | £200,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 25 | £105,500 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 33, Tufail Drive, Oldbury, B69 3FT | Flats | Leasehold | £139,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 27, Tufail Drive, Oldbury, B69 3FT | Flats | Leasehold | £167,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 45, Tufail Drive, Oldbury, B69 3FT | Flats | Leasehold | £137,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 19, Tufail Drive, Oldbury, B69 3FT | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 53, Tufail Drive, Oldbury, B69 3FT | Flats | Leasehold | £134,500 |
In the B69 3AZ postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 8 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Christ Church Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Meadows School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
The Meadows School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B69 3AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express Fountain Park Supermakret | Fountain Business Park, Sandwell, B69 4BD | Walking directions to Premier Express Fountain Park Supermakret |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Dudley Road, Sandwell, B69 3DW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Freeth Street, Sandwell, B69 3DB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Shop | Dudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3DR | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Oldbury Green Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 3DD | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B69 3AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rizwan Jalil
Oldbury - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Coombes
West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B69 3AZ records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B69 3AZ in Oldbury is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B69 3AZ, including St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Good), Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Inadequate) and The Meadows School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B69 3AZ is Sandwell and Dudley, about 411 m away.
B69 3AZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,999 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 3AZ 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).