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About

Old Warley ward sits on the southeastern edge of Sandwell, bordering Birmingham. Its landscape is defined by a mix of residential streets and significant green spaces, including the large Warley Woods. The area contains housing ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, with local shops and services clustered along Bearwood Road and Lightwoods Hill.

A notable feature is the historic Lightwoods Park and its adjacent Grade II listed house, which hosts community events. The ward is well-connected by several bus routes, while the M5 motorway runs along its western boundary. Residential areas are generally quiet, with the parkland and woods providing a distinct separation from more urbanised neighbouring districts.

Area overview

On average Old Warley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Warley is £50,182 per year. There are 4 schools in Old Warley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Old Warley is home to around 12,718 people, with a population density of about 4,804.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Warley Population
12,718
Population density
4,804 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.64(-5%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.29(-14%)
Shoplifting
6.13(-30%)
Other theft
5.03(-12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,855
61.76%
Indian
1,372
10.79%
Other White
510
4.01%
Caribbean
450
3.54%
Other
434
3.41%
Total population: 12,719

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,883
28.5%
No qualifications
2,320
22.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,648
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,434
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,037
10.25%
Total 16+ residents: 10,117

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,869
36.52%
Owns with a mortgage
1,628
31.81%
Social rents from council
718
14.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
595
11.63%
Other social rented
126
2.46%
Total households: 5,118

Property prices in Old Warley

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Old Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £632,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Warley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Warley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£292,000£3,424
Flats10£67,250£1,415
Semi-Detached68£260,000£3,046
Terraced33£225,000£2,778

10 years median price trend in Old Warley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Warley.

All postcodes in Old Warley

B689BZ

Walton Road

B680PS

Barston Road

B680PD

Charter Place

B680QB

Kingsway

B680JJ

Tame Road

B680SD

Brennand Close

B689HL

Abbey Crescent

B680HX

Worcester Road

B680DH

Ventnor Close

B680DA

Wood Green Road

B680QL

Norfolk Road

B680ET

Birch Walk

B680RQ

Pitfields Road

B680HN

Links Road

B689HW

Wheatley Road

B689JS

Warley Hall Road

B689DQ

Broadway

B680NR

Hagley Road West

B689DH

Broadway

B689BQ

Castle Croft

B689JL

Grove Road

B680AZ

Perry Hill Road

B680BU

Hagley Road West

B680EL

Castle Road West

B680AY

Chestnut Road

B680DZ

Stanley Road

B680JL

Abberley Road

B689JT

Hadzor Road

B680EW

Castle Road West

B680HQ

Queensway

B680TQ

Bleakhouse Road

B680HY

Malvern Road

B680DD

Sunny Bank Road

B680RH

Pitfields Road

B680BH

Oak Road

B680NT

Frederick Road

B680JH

Links Crescent

B680ND

Kenilworth Road

B680BS

Hagley Road West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.