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B65 0RE

Penncricket Lane

Langley

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Detailed insights for B65 0RE

Overview

Postcode B65 0RE is located in a major urban area, within the Langley area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Langley Green area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year. The median sale price in Langley is £215,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hurst Green Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Langley Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,567 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Langley Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 71 ft away from B65 0RE.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley Green near B65 0RE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B65 0RE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B65 0RE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHurst Green ParkLargeWalking directions to Hurst Green Park
0.3 miCauseway Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Causeway Green Park
0.3 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
3,296.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.47(-14%)
Vehicle crime
10.39(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.35(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-53%)
Burglary
2.89(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
59.12%
Indian
53
17.91%
Other
19
6.42%
Pakistani
14
4.73%
Caribbean
13
4.39%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
29.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.89%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
48.36%
Owns with a mortgage
42
34.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.75%
Social rents from council
2
1.64%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Langley

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £260K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £248 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-Detached44£243,500£259
Terraced37£180,000£223
Flats2£92,750£155

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£250,000£126,000£227,000£181,000
2026£300,000£128,000£250,000£180,000
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£276£177£260£215
2026£277£183£281£222
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B65 0RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 202680, Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0RESemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
18 Dec 202514, Cakemore Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
10 Oct 202519, Penncricket Lane, Oldbury, B68 8LXTerracedFreehold£90,000
14 Jul 202525, Penncricket Lane, Oldbury, B68 8LXTerracedFreehold£255,000
27 Oct 2025135, Penncricket Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0RFTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the B65 0RE postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B65 0RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCauseway Green Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miNot applicableThe Primrose CentrePupil referral unit
0.6 miSecondaryOldbury AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B65 0RE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B65 0RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miN. Barcaly & Son. NewsagentCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LUWalking directions to N. Barcaly & Son. Newsagent
0.3 miPremier- Causeway WinesCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LSWalking directions to Premier- Causeway Wines
0.4 miKK Food and WineCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJWalking directions to KK Food and Wine
0.4 miWhiteheath SupermarketOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QHWalking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket
0.4 miBudgens309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PSWalking directions to Budgens

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B65 0RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Louise Owen

Langley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gurinder Singh Josan

Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencySmethwickE14001478
WardLangleyE05001270
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley GreenE02002072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 030EE01010006
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B65 0RE

Is B65 0RE (Langley Green) safe?

The area around B65 0RE records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B65 0RE?

The median sale price around B65 0RE in Langley is £215,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B65 0RE?

There are 12 schools close to B65 0RE, including Causeway Green Primary School (Good), The Primrose Centre (Good) and Oldbury Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B65 0RE?

The closest station to B65 0RE is Rowley Regis, about 812 m away.

How deprived is the area around B65 0RE?

B65 0RE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B65 0RE (Langley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B65 0RE is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Louise Owen (Labour Party).