Postcode B69 3HB 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 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 England, 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 29 ft away from B69 3HB.
North Tividale near B69 3HB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Rocking Horse Park | Small | Walking directions to Rocking Horse Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Bodman | Small | Walking directions to The Bodman |
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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 3HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 36, Albion Street, Oldbury, B69 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 36, Albion Street, Oldbury, B69 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 61, Albion Street, Oldbury, B69 3EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 35, Junction Street, Oldbury, B69 3HD | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 25, Dudley Road, Oldbury, B69 3DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the B69 3HB postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 6 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Rounds Green Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
Rounds Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025
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| 0.6 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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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B69 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Dudley Road, Sandwell, B69 3DW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Shop | Dudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3DR | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Luxmy Food Store | Dudley Road East, Sandwell, B69 3EB | Walking directions to Luxmy Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Oldbury Green Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 3DD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Premier- Rounds Green Convenience Store | Brades Road, Sandwell, B69 2EB | Walking directions to Premier- Rounds Green Convenience 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 3HB, 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 3HB 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, other theft and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B69 3HB in Oldbury is £198,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to B69 3HB, including The Meadows School (Good), Rounds Green Primary School (Good) and Christ Church Church of England Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B69 3HB is Sandwell and Dudley, about 868 m away.
B69 3HB 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 3HB 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).