Oldbury is a ward in the borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. It is located near the town centre of Oldbury, which serves as a commercial and administrative hub for the area. The ward includes residential neighborhoods, local shops, and green spaces like Bury Hill Park. Public transport links connect Oldbury to nearby towns and Birmingham city centre.
The area has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Industrial estates and retail parks provide employment opportunities, while schools and community facilities cater to residents. Oldbury retains a strong sense of local identity, with historic landmarks such as the Oldbury Library and the Sandwell Council House. The ward balances urban convenience with quieter suburban areas.
On average Oldbury has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oldbury is £37,316 per year. There are 7 schools in Oldbury: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £112,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £182,500 |
10 years price trend in Oldbury
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Tividale Street
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Royal Way
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Birmingham Road
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North Tividale
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Oldbury & Rood End
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Joseph Street
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Oldbury & Rood End
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Freeth Street
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Florence Road
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George Wood Avenue
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New Birmingham Road
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Barnett Street
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Freeth Street
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Dudley Road East
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Thornton Close
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Grout Street
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Birmingham Road
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Whitehouse Street
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Gate Street
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Bhullar Way
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Brades Rise
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Judge Close
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Baldwin Close
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Flash Road
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Bridge Street
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Tat Bank Road
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Nelson Street
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Pope's Lane
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Gate Street
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Dingle Hollow
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Dingle Street
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North Tividale
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Dudley Road
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Dudley Road East
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Temple Way
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Birmingham Street
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Blakeley Hall Road
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Engine Street
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Rood End Road
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Sedgley Road East
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Bridge Street
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Temple Way
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Wolverhampton Road
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Upper Chapel Street
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North Tividale
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Rounds Green Road
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Roway Lane
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Gordon Close
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Callaghan Drive
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Broadwell Road
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Oldbury & Rood End
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Park Lane
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Station Road
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Cakemore Road
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Birmingham Road
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Groveland Road
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Anita Avenue
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Dudley Port
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Holcroft Street
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Wynn-Griffith Drive
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Hawkins Croft
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Hill Road
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Oldbury & Rood End
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Goldencrest Drive
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Brades Road
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Barnett Street
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Hill Road
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New Birmingham Road
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Britannia Street
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Churchill Close
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McKean Road
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Birmingham Road
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Peake Drive
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Patricia Drive
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Oldbury & Rood End
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New Birmingham Road
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Hainge Road
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North Tividale
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Broadwell Road
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Birmingham Street
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Sandwell Court
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Birmingham Road
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Blakeley Hall Road
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North Tividale
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Lodge Street
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Oldbury & Rood End
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Dudley Port
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Holcroft Street
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North Tividale
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Balaji Avenue
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Wolverhampton Road
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.