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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 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
72
Deprivation level
7/10
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
35.23(-8%)
Vehicle crime
9.36(+42%)
Shoplifting
6.45(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-46%)
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 in Old Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £490,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Warley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£290,000
Flats9£65,000
Semi-Detached62£253,500
Terraced30£223,500

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

B680AN

Perry Hill Crescent

B680LA

Tame Road

B680LH

Wolverhampton Road

B680NA

Albert Road

B680TE

Wolverhampton Road

B680AR

Perry Hill Road

B680HN

Links Road

B680HZ

Frankley Road

B689BU

Romsley Road

B680PN

Hagley Road West

B689HN

Abbey Crescent

B680ES

Goodwyn Avenue

B680EX

Birch Grove

B680NH

Wolverhampton Road

B680RF

Oldacre Road

B688DQ

Wolverhampton Road

B689BT

Romsley Road

B680AU

Holly Road

B680DU

Johnsons Grove

B680EW

Castle Road West

B680NF

Wolverhampton Road

B680QE

Kingsway

B680QU

Apsley Road

B680PS

Barston Road

B689EH

Broadway

B680LW

Wolverhampton Road

B689BJ

Castle Road East

B689DQ

Broadway

B689HG

Reid Road

B680JL

Abberley Road

B680NE

Warwick Road

B689HW

Wheatley Road

B680DG

Wood Green Croft

B680RL

Oldacre Road

B680SL

Edinburgh Road

B680TF

Wolverhampton Road

B689ES

Clent Road

B680JJ

Tame Road

B680QD

Kingsway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.