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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£217,500
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £258K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £252 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £455,000.

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-Detached47£245,000£266
Terraced39£175,000£222
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£182,500
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£226
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

All postcodesin Langley

B691DS

Lovett Avenue

B688DH

Wolverhampton Road

B688DD

Wolverhampton Road

B694SA

Underhill Walk

B691DA

Badsey Road

B694TD

Sycamore Road

B691AY

Wolverley Crescent

B650RE

Penncricket Lane

B688AF

St Matthews Road

B691EG

Hartlebury Road

B694TE

Penstock Drive

B688PY

Cross Street

B688DA

Wolverhampton Road

B691EF

Crusader Close

B692JG

Wolverhampton Road

B691FE

The Chilterns

B691AH

Borough Crescent

B688PN

Farm Road

B688DF

Brandhall Lane

B691AG

Birchfield Lane

B694RD

Ashes Road

B650RH

Field View Drive

B688PS

Parkfield Road

B694XA

Titford Close

B691DY

Martley Road

B688AZ

Oakdale Road

B650PE

Penncricket Lane

B691BU

Badsey Road

B650NW

Oldbury Road

B694TS

Amber Drive

B694SY

Clay Lane

B650SA

Petersfield Drive

B650QZ

Woodnorton Road

B650RX

Jeffrey Road

B688LY

Pound Road

B694SX

Arden Grove

B688QU

Barrs Street

B691BP

Shelsley Avenue

B694LP

Park Lane

B688BN

King Edward Close

B694QD

Titford Road

B691AW

Wolverley Crescent

B694TB

Woodfield Avenue

B691DR

Lovett Avenue

B694RU

Wolverhampton Road

B694QZ

Ashes Road

B688AJ

Ferndale Road

B691EU

The Templars

B694SL

Langley

B688QT

Barrs Street

B694TH

Clay Lane

B650PU

Ely Close

B688BL

Grafton Road

B688BA

Oakdale Close

B688LU

Causeway Green Road

B694PZ

Titford Road

B688AL

Ferndale Road

B688AS

Kestrel Road

B650PN

Truro Close

B694TP

Langley

B691DE

Hartlebury Road

B691AE

Birchfield Lane

B688RJ

All Angels Walk

B694SJ

Underhill Street

B691DJ

Kinnersley Crescent

B650SB

Jeffrey Road

B691FB

Cotswold Close

B694QT

Titford Road

B691AZ

Wolverley Crescent

B691DG

Lovett Avenue

B688PA

Windsor Avenue

B688BB

Ferndale Road

B650RG

Harrold Road

B650QE

Langley

B688RS

Old Chapel Walk

B688LE

Causeway Green Road

B694SS

Poplar Avenue

B688LS

Causeway Green Road

B688LG

Grosvenor Road

B691EE

Saladin Avenue

B688RH

Edward Street

B650QF

Langley

B688BJ

Grafton Road

B691AJ

Borough Crescent

B691EH

Martley Road

B694TT

Clifton Close

B694SZ

Waterside Crescent

B688BP

Grafton Road

B691EB

Arley Close

B688LQ

Causeway Green Road

B694QE

Titford Road

B694QS

Pool Lane

B688AU

Falcon Road

B650NZ

Boundary Avenue

B688DE

Wolverhampton Road

B688RQ

New Henry Street

B691DT

Birchfield Lane

B650PY

J A S Industrial Park

B650SJ

Wells Road

B691BW

Shelsley Avenue