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B68 0EF

Forest Road

Old Warley

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Overview

Postcode B68 0EF is located in a major urban area, within the Old Warley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brandhall area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brandhall is £45,869 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Brandhall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brandhall has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Brandhall is £45,869 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from B68 0EF.

Flood risk

No risk

Brandhall near B68 0EF 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
6,871 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.32(-45%)
Shoplifting
10.93(+26%)
Vehicle crime
8.75(+34%)
Other theft
7.65(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185
57.1%
Indian
73
22.53%
Other Asian
14
4.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.4%
Other White
11
3.4%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
36.92%
No qualifications
42
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.62%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
51.61%
Owns with a mortgage
49
39.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.84%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Old Warley

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £300K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Old Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £632,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Warley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£315,500£360
Semi-Detached66£260,000£275
Terraced28£233,500£265
Flats9£69,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Warley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£65,000£158,250£161,000
2017£195,000£79,500£170,000£160,000
2018£225,501£76,000£179,000£155,000
2019£214,000£74,975£191,275£156,500
2020£229,950£86,000£210,000£160,000
2021£350,000£95,000£235,750£180,000
2022£331,000£95,000£250,000£203,000
2023£387,500£95,000£240,000£200,000
2024£352,500£101,000£245,000£192,000
2025£292,000£69,500£260,000£222,000
2026£260,000£133,250£264,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Warley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£102£169£182
2017£189£122£194£178
2018£233£128£193£180
2019£230£118£206£184
2020£260£145£223£182
2021£282£132£237£203
2022£293£137£262£240
2023£263£147£264£235
2024£354£158£271£232
2025£318£147£269£244
2026£424£215£298£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Warley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 0EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 0EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 202685, Chestnut Road, Oldbury, B68 0AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
18 Aug 202599, Chestnut Road, Oldbury, B68 0AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
09 Jul 202578, Chestnut Road, Oldbury, B68 0AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
26 Sept 202593, Oak Road, Oldbury, B68 0BHTerracedFreehold£350,000
14 Jul 202555, Oak Road, Oldbury, B68 0BHTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the B68 0EF postcode area, located within Brandhall, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B68 0EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryPerryfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryPerryfields AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryBrandhall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 0EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B68 0EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopCastle Road West, Sandwell, B68 0EJWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressHagley Road West, Sandwell, B68 0BZWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miMediterranian Food and WineHagley Road West, Sandwell, B68 0BZWalking directions to Mediterranian Food and Wine
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodTame Road, Sandwell, B68 0RTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 B68 0EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Dean Cotterill

Old Warley - 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
WardOld WarleyE05001272
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BrandhallE02002079
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 037CE01010023
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B68 0EF

Is B68 0EF (Brandhall) safe?

The area around B68 0EF records about 57 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B68 0EF?

The median sale price around B68 0EF in Brandhall is £260,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B68 0EF?

There are 12 schools close to B68 0EF, including Perryfields Primary School (Good), Perryfields Academy and Brandhall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B68 0EF?

B68 0EF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,831 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B68 0EF (Brandhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B68 0EF is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Dean Cotterill (Labour Party).