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34,366
Population
11,505
Households
3 / 10
Deprivation decile
More deprived
12
Schools nearby
£44,337
Avg. household income
1,137
Businesses
3,648
People per km²
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About Brades Village

Brades Village is a small settlement located in the West Midlands county of England, within the B69 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the region, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The village is characterised by its modest housing stock, with a mix of traditional and modern homes. There are a few local amenities, including a small shop and a community hall, which serve the needs of the residents. The area is quiet and residential, with a strong sense of community. The village is accessible by road, with nearby junctions on the A458 providing connections to nearby towns and cities. Brades Village is part of the civil parish of Wootton Wawen, and its location offers a peaceful environment for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within easy reach of urban centres.

School Ratings in Brades Village

Families in Brades Village have access to 361 local schools. Grace Mary Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brades Village

Homes sell for an average of £228K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £183K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brades Village

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Brades Village, with 146 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brades Village

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Brades Village within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Healthcare in Brades Village

There are 86 GP surgeries within three miles of Brades Village, the nearest being Walford Street, Tividale (0.9 miles away).

Local Data for Brades Village

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Property Prices 3,034 sales

Average Price £228K
£750 , £27.3M
Detached £268K 385
Semi £183K 1,382
Terraced £160K 717
Flat £94K 358

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

205 Primary
52 Secondary
104 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 5
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the B69 postcode area.

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Secondary Good 0.2 miles The Meadows School Not applicable Requires Improvement 0.4 miles Tividale Community Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Tividale Sure Start Children's Centre 0.5 miles Newtown Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Burnt Tree Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Grace Mary Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.8 miles Burnt Tree Sure Start Children's Centre 0.8 miles Rounds Green Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Tividale Hall Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Oakham Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Dudley Port School Not applicable Requires Improvement 1 miles

Household Income in Brades Village ONS 2023

The average total household income in Brades Village is approximately £44,337 a year before tax, 20% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £33,201. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Brades Village £44,337
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £33,201.

Businesses in Brades Village ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,137 active businesses based in Brades Village, around 33 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 86% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 28 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,137 Total businesses
33 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 86%
Small, 10-49 11%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Brades Village IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Brades Village experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
3/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
3/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
Children 0-15 23%
Working age 64%
Older 65+ 13%
7,973 Children (0-15) 23%
21,833 Working Age 64%
4,552 Older (65+) 13%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 50% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 27.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brades Village 937 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Brades Village are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

Violence & Sexual Offences 410
Shoplifting 146
Vehicle Crime 70
Criminal Damage & Arson 63
Public Order 54
Other Theft 51
Drugs 40
Burglary 24
Weapons 23
Other Crime 19
Anti-Social Behaviour 15
Robbery 13
Theft from Person 8
Bicycle Theft 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Sandwell And Dudley Train Station 1.2 miles
Tipton Train Station 1.7 miles
Langley Green Train Station 1.9 miles
Rowley Regis Train Station 2.5 miles
Smethwick Galton Bridge Train Station 2.5 miles
Old Hill Train Station 2.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Tividale 0.6 miles New Town 0.6 miles Darby's Hill 0.9 miles Oakham 0.9 miles Round's Green 0.9 miles Dudley Port 0.9 miles Burnt Tree 1.2 miles Kates Hill 1.2 miles Horseley Heath 1.2 miles Toll End 1.2 miles Great Bridge 1.2 miles Portway 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Sandwell
Ward Tividale
Constituency West Bromwich West
Parish Sandwell, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Home Ownership in Brades Village

Of the 13,158 households in and around Brades Village, 56% are owned, 24% are socially rented and 20% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 56% Social rented 24% Private rented 20%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Brades Village.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brades Village

What is the population of Brades Village?
Brades Village has a population of approximately 34,366 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Brades Village?
The average property in and around Brades Village sold for about £228,410, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 35% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Brades Village a deprived area?
Brades Village sits among the more deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 3 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Brades Village?
Brades Village is covered by the B69 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Brades Village?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Brades Village, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Brades Village?
The nearest railway station to Brades Village is Sandwell And Dudley Train Station, about 1.2 miles away.

Streets in B69 30 shown View all streets

Acacia Close 1 Addington Way 1 Albert Street 1 Albion Street 2 Alexandra Way 1 Alston Road 1 Amber Drive 1 Anvil Drive 1 Arden Grove 3 Arley Close 3 Arundel Drive 1 Ascot Close 2 Ascot Walk 1 Ash Terrace 1 Ashes Road 4 Ashleigh Road 2 Ashtree Road 3 Astle Drive 1 Aston Road 2 Attlee Close 1 Badsey Road 11 Balaji Avenue 1 Baldwin Close 1 Balfour Drive 1 Barley Fields 1 Barncroft Road 1 Beatrice Walk 1 Beech Road 1 Beresford Grove 2 Beresford Road 1

Postcodes in B69 50 shown View all postcodes

B69 1AA B69 1AD B69 1AE B69 1AF B69 1AG B69 1AH B69 1AJ B69 1AQ B69 1AT B69 1AU B69 1AW B69 1AX B69 1AY B69 1AZ B69 1BA B69 1BB B69 1BD B69 1BE B69 1BF B69 1BG B69 1BH B69 1BJ B69 1BL B69 1BN B69 1BP B69 1BQ B69 1BS B69 1BT B69 1BU B69 1BW B69 1BX B69 1BY B69 1BZ B69 1DA B69 1DB B69 1DD B69 1DE B69 1DF B69 1DG B69 1DJ B69 1DL B69 1DN B69 1DP B69 1DQ B69 1DR B69 1DS B69 1DT B69 1DU B69 1DX B69 1DY