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About

Langley ward lies in the northeastern part of the Sandwell borough. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from interwar semis to more modern developments. It is bordered by the M5 and M6 motorways, which define its edges and provide major transport links. The local landscape includes several green spaces and parks that serve the community.

A notable local landmark is the former Langley Maltings, a historic complex that speaks to the area's industrial past. Daily life centres around local shopping parades offering essential services. The ward contains a number of schools and community centres, forming the core of neighbourhood activity for residents.

Area overview

On average Langley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 29.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langley is £41,997 per year. There are 3 schools in Langley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Langley is home to around 14,085 people, with a population density of about 4,907.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langley Population
14,085
Population density
4,907.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.13(+117%)
Shoplifting
22.44(+158%)
Vehicle crime
14.55(+124%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.13(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.42(+15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,425
59.82%
Indian
1,446
10.27%
Other White
556
3.95%
Caribbean
554
3.93%
Pakistani
543
3.86%
Total population: 14,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,085
27.98%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,360
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,774
16.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,638
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,245
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 11,027

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,574
26.81%
Owns outright
1,480
25.21%
Social rents from council
1,431
24.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,000
17.03%
Other social rented
212
3.61%
Total households: 5,871

Property prices in Langley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£277
Semi-Detached46£243,500£268
Terraced33£175,000£219
Flats2£96,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£95,000£141,500£117,500
2017£220,000£84,750£150,000£122,000
2018£215,000£90,750£150,500£123,000
2019£230,000£90,000£160,000£131,000
2020£199,000£112,000£165,000£130,000
2021£271,000£95,000£183,500£153,500
2022£235,000£97,750£230,000£180,000
2023£182,500£125,000£222,000£179,000
2024£235,000£122,000£210,000£188,000
2025£255,000£126,000£228,500£176,000
2026£290,000£257,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£120£172£134
2017£200£138£178£143
2018£213£133£171£146
2019£187£158£180£163
2020£228£173£187£162
2021£255£154£213£180
2022£257£169£238£222
2023£266£189£240£210
2024£257£177£244£213
2025£282£177£261£212
2026£266£296£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Langley ward.

Local councillors

Caroline Louise Owen

Langley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Langley

Is Langley safe?

Langley records about 160 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.

What is the average house price in Langley?

The median sale price in Langley is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Langley?

Langley has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Langley?

Langley scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Langley sits around rank 7,192 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Langley?

The average household income in Langley is around £41,997 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Langley?

Langley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Caroline Louise Owen (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Langley

B691EJ

Badsey Road

B650QY

Woodnorton Road

B694QJ

Clements Close

B691BN

Kempsey Close

B691DB

Badsey Road

B691BJ

Pedmore Walk

B694SW

Mill Lane

B694QW

Titford Road

B650RW

Mount Road

B694TG

Langley Green Road

B691FF

Witley Crescent

B650RT

York Road

B694QU

Mallard Drive

B694TA

Junction Street South

B691AD

Birchfield Lane

B688RA

Farm Road

B688NZ

Leahouse Road

B688LJ

Causeway Green Road

B694QG

Swan Crescent

B691BT

Lovett Avenue

B650SD

Durham Road

B691DN

Kempsey Close

B691DL

Badsey Road

B694FL

Station Road

B691ER

Badsey Road

B694SU

Arden Grove

B688AG

Heron Road

B650PT

Titford Lane

B694TL

Bridgewater Avenue

B694QA

Titford Road

B688LA

Causeway Green Road

B650SG

York Road

B694RT

St Michaels Crescent

B688PL

Farm Road

B694SQ

Station Road

B650RF

Penncricket Lane

B688PU

Hadley Street

B688NJ

Causeway Green Road

B691AF

Birchfield Lane

B650RB

Cakemore Road

B688RG

New Henry Street

B650PF

Penncricket Lane

B694RB

Ashes Road

B694QP

Titford Road

B691BX

Badsey Road

B694RP

Victoria Mews

B694QB

Langley

B691BA

Westgate

B694ST

Junction Street South

B688PB

Windsor Road

B694PT

Old Park Lane

B694SE

Broad Street

B691BL

Shelsley Avenue

B691AT

Blakedown Way

B650SN

Griffin Industrial Estate

B688AH

Heron Road

B691DD

Bredon Road

B694SP

Spring Walk

B650PZ

Richards Close

B688LF

Causeway Green Road

B694FJ

Maltings Avenue

B688LZ

Pound Close

B650RN

Harrold Road

B688AE

Brook Road

B688LB

Causeway Green Road

B694DF

Mill Lane

B694SH

Broad Street

B691DU

Inkberrow Close

B691DF

Hartlebury Road

B694SF

Broad Street

B691BZ

Badsey Road

B694SB

Whyley Walk

B694QY

Ashes Road

B691EL

Chaddesley Close

B691BS

Lovett Avenue

B691BF

The Lenches

B691EA

Arley Close

B650EW

Chichester Drive

B691DQ

Lovett Avenue

B688BE

Fairway Road

B691FD

Wolverley Crescent

B688NN

Pound Close

B694SR

Langley High Street

B688RD

Farm Road

B688AD

Brook Road

B694BS

Poppy Avenue

B688AP

Ferndale Road

B650QH

Langley

B691AU

Staulton Green

B688QY

Ethel Street

B650PQ

Penn Road

B688LX

Penncricket Lane

B691EQ

Badsey Road

B691ED

Martley Road

B688LT

Causeway Green Road

B688AQ

Heron Road

B691AX

Borough Crescent

B694PU

Old Park Lane

B694BZ

Hyacinth Grove

B688QX

Cross Street