B69 — OLDBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B69

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B69 is £247,445, which is 26% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B69 cost 13.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B69 have fallen 6.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£308,091	107
Semi-detached	£210,370	488
Terraced	£183,969	233
Flat	£104,322	132
All types	£247,445	1013

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B69

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 70.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B69 has a crime rate 14% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

30.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B69

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B69 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Burnt Tree Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Grace Mary Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Oakham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Tividale Hall Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Langley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

353,860

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B69 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B69 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B69 — OLDBURY

Area Summary

B69 (OLDBURY) offers property prices near the national average (£247,445), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B69?

The average house price in B69 (OLDBURY) is £247,445, based on 1013 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.6% over the past year.

Is B69 a safe area to live?

Crime in B69 is close to the national average at 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (30.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B69?

There are 12 schools in or near B69. 8% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B69?

Council tax in B69 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B69?

The average broadband download speed in B69 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B69 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B69 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 353,860.