Postcode B69 4LY 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 299.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Langley Park.
Oldbury & Rood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Oldbury & Rood End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 299.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 52.4% 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 of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B69 4LY.
Oldbury & Rood End near B69 4LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Langley Green | N/A | Walking directions to Langley Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Langley Park | Small | Walking directions to Langley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Oak Park | Small | Walking directions to Oak Park |
| 0.1 mi | Vicarage Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Street Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £105,625 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £216,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £189,000 |
10 year median price trend in Oldbury
In the B69 4LY postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Langley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Langley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Vicarage Road, Sandwell, B68 8JA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Dog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LU | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.