Postcode B69 3FQ is located in a major urban area, within the Oldbury ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oldbury & Rood End area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 256.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year. The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Broadwell Park.
Oldbury & Rood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Oldbury & Rood End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 256.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 298 ft away from B69 3FQ.
Oldbury & Rood End near B69 3FQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandwell and Dudley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Broadwell Park | Medium | Walking directions to Broadwell Park |
| 0.2 mi | Rocking Horse Park | Small | Walking directions to Rocking Horse 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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3FQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 75, John Sullivan Way, Oldbury, B69 3FU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 73, John Sullivan Way, Oldbury, B69 3FU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 77, John Sullivan Way, Oldbury, B69 3FU | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 16, Kellner Gardens, Oldbury, B69 3DX | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 28, Kellner Gardens, Oldbury, B69 3DX | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the B69 3FQ postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 3FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Express Fountain Park Supermakret | Fountain Business Park, Sandwell, B69 4BD | Walking directions to Premier Express Fountain Park Supermakret |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Freeth Street, Sandwell, B69 3DB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Aplins Newsagents & Off Licence | Halesowen Street, Sandwell, B69 2AJ | Walking directions to Aplins Newsagents & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Birmingham Street, Sandwell, B69 4DT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Roj Mini Market | Birmingham Street, Sandwell, B69 4DB | Walking directions to Roj Mini Market |
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 3FQ, 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 3FQ records about 256 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B69 3FQ in Oldbury & Rood End is £198,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to B69 3FQ, including St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Christ Church CofE Primary School (Good) and Rounds Green Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B69 3FQ is Sandwell and Dudley, about 264 m away.
B69 3FQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,579 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 3FQ 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).