Postcode B68 8BN is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whiteheath is £34,900 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Causeway Green Park.
Whiteheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Whiteheath has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Whiteheath is £34,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 327 ft away from B68 8BN.
Whiteheath near B68 8BN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £325,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £177,500 |
10 years price trend in Langley
In the B68 8BN postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Old Dispensary Microbar | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LS | |
| 0.4 mi | The Navigation | Titford Road, Sandwell, B69 4QE | |
| 0.5 mi | The Fox Tavern | Titford Lane, Sandwell, B65 0PT |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.