Postcode B69 3EJ 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 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 nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Brades Green Open Space.
North Tividale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
North Tividale has a high crime rate, with approximately 70 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% 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.
The average income per household in North Tividale is £46,012 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B69 3EJ.
North Tividale near B69 3EJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Sandwell and Dudley | N/A | Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Brades Green Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Brades Green Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Brades Village Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Brades Village Pocket Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £315,000 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £212,500 | £275 |
| Terraced | 28 | £200,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 26 | £112,000 | £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 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £110,000 | £187,500 | £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 | £278 | £238 |
| 2026 | £322 | £193 | £259 | £238 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 61, Albion Street, Oldbury, B69 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 18, Salop Street, Oldbury, B69 3HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £172,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 163, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3DT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 182, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 6, Payton Close, Oldbury, B69 2EU | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 |
In the B69 3EJ postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 3EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Dudley Road, Sandwell, B69 3DW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Dudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3DR | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Luxmy Food Store | Dudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3EB | Walking directions to Luxmy Food Store |
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 3EJ, 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 3EJ 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B69 3EJ in North Tividale is £198,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B69 3EJ, including The Meadows School (Requires improvement), Rounds Green Primary School and Newtown Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B69 3EJ is Sandwell and Dudley, about 901 m away.
B69 3EJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 3EJ 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).