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B69 3ET

Newfield Road

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode B69 3ET 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 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 nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Rocking Horse Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

North Tividale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Tividale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from B69 3ET.

Flood risk

No risk

North Tividale near B69 3ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 3ET
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Sandwell and Dudley

N/A

Walking directions to Sandwell and Dudley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 3ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRocking Horse ParkSmallWalking directions to Rocking Horse Park
0.3 miThe BodmanSmallWalking directions to The Bodman
0.3 miClayton's OrchardSmallWalking directions to Clayton's Orchard

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
678 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
66.37(+663%)
Violence and sexual offences
65.55(+69%)
Vehicle crime
23.76(+265%)
Public order
12.7(+110%)
Other theft
12.29(+116%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
115
53%
Indian
28
12.9%
Caribbean
14
6.45%
Other White
14
6.45%
African
12
5.53%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
26.55%
Level 3 (A level)
39
22.03%
No qualifications
35
19.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
44.14%
Owns with a mortgage
38
34.23%
Owns outright
10
9.01%
Other social rented
7
6.31%
Social rents from council
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20266, Waterways Drive, Oldbury, B69 2EXTerracedLeasehold£115,000
19 Dec 202529, Waterways Drive, Oldbury, B69 2EXTerracedFreehold£140,000
04 Apr 2025Passenger Lift Service Ltd Units 1C - 1D, Pearsall Drive, Oldbury, B69 2RAOtherFreehold£1,000,000
20 Oct 202525, Dudley Road, Oldbury, B69 3DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
17 Dec 202511, Goldencrest Drive, Oldbury, B69 2DQDetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the B69 3ET postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 3ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRounds Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Meadows SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 3ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 3ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiOldbury Green Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 3DDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miPremier- Rounds Green Convenience StoreBrades Road, Sandwell, B69 2EBWalking directions to Premier- Rounds Green Convenience Store
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseOldbury Green Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 3DDWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressDudley Road, Sandwell, B69 3DWWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miShell ShopDudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3DRWalking directions to Shell Shop

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 3ET, 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 021CE01010018
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2017-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 3ET

Is B69 3ET (North Tividale) safe?

The area around B69 3ET 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 3ET?

The median sale price around B69 3ET 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 3ET?

There are 6 schools close to B69 3ET, including Rounds Green Primary School, Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and The Meadows School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 3ET?

The closest station to B69 3ET is Sandwell and Dudley, about 922 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 3ET?

B69 3ET 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).

Who represents B69 3ET (North Tividale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 3ET 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).