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B68 0RB

Old Warley

Sandwell

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Brandhall / Old Warley / B68 0RB

Overview

Postcode B68 0RB 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brandhall is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Brandhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brandhall has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% 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 of residents in Brandhall is £38,700 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from B68 0RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Brandhall near B68 0RB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
10,720.3 per km²

Demographics

British
141
56.18%
Caribbean
20
7.97%
Indian
19
7.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
4.78%
Other White
12
4.78%
Total population: 251

Housing

Social rents from council
38
30.4%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16%
Shared ownership
13
10.4%
Owns outright
13
10.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Old Warley

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Old Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £670,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£335,500
Flats11£100,000
Semi-Detached58£256,500
Terraced38£207,500

10 years price trend in Old Warley

Schools

In the B68 0RB postcode area, located within Brandhall, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPerryfields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryPerryfields AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryBrandhall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodTame Road, Sandwell, B68 0RT
0.3 miOne StopCastle Road West, Sandwell, B68 0EJ
0.4 miSelect & Save797 Hagley Road West, Birmingham, B32 1AJ
0.4 miAsdaHagley Road West, Oldbury, B68 0PH
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressHagley Road West, Sandwell, B68 0BZ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.