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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)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £258K

Based on 91 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-Detached45£245,000£266
Terraced37£180,000£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