Postcode B67 7HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Smethwick ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oldbury & Rood End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Smethwick Park.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from B67 7HQ.
Oldbury & Rood End near B67 7HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Langley Green | N/A | Walking directions to Langley Green |
| 0.8 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| 0.9 mi | Smethwick Rolfe Street | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Rolfe Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Smethwick Park | Large | Walking directions to West Smethwick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Smethwick Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Smethwick Hall Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £237,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 43 | £194,000 | £230 |
| Detached | 1 | £185,000 | £181 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,500 | £147,500 | £111,250 |
| 2017 | £261,500 | £130,125 | £115,750 |
| 2018 | £295,000 | £162,650 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £159,950 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £282,500 | £172,500 | £127,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £183,000 | £144,000 |
| 2022 | £447,500 | £205,000 | £164,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £204,500 | £176,500 |
| 2024 | £447,500 | £216,000 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £191,000 | £240,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £185,000 | £235,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £163 | £128 |
| 2017 | £223 | £157 | £131 |
| 2018 | £151 | £176 | £151 |
| 2019 | £186 | £191 | £149 |
| 2020 | £178 | £205 | £153 |
| 2021 | £182 | £205 | £171 |
| 2022 | £235 | £222 | £185 |
| 2023 | £226 | £227 | £197 |
| 2024 | £261 | £240 | £212 |
| 2025 | £107 | £274 | £230 |
| 2026 | £181 | £271 | £222 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B67 7HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | 9, Queens Road, Smethwick, B67 7HQ | Detached | Freehold | £142,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 28D, Queens Road, Smethwick, B67 7HF | Terraced | Freehold | £286,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 147, Manor Road, Smethwick, B67 7HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 126, Manor Road, Smethwick, B67 7HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 159, Manor Road, Smethwick, B67 7HH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the B67 7HQ postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B67 7HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B67 7EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Samra News | Londonderry Road, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Samra News |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B67 7HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Parbinder Kaur
Smethwick - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B67 7HQ records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B67 7HQ in Oldbury & Rood End is £220,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B67 7HQ, including Rood End Primary School (Requires improvement), Devonshire Infant Academy and Devonshire Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B67 7HQ is Langley Green, about 1,006 m away.
B67 7HQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B67 7HQ is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Parbinder Kaur (Labour Party).