Postcode B68 8DE is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Langley Green area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Langley Green is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Causeway Green Park.
Langley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Langley Green has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.1% 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.
The average income of residents in Langley Green is £39,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from B68 8DE.
Langley Green near B68 8DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 8DE postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Oldbury Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Brandhall Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bleakhouse Primary School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Brandhall Lane, Sandwell, B68 8DF | |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 134 Brook Road, Birmingham, B68 8AE | |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Pound Road, Sandwell, B68 8NQ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Plough | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LH | |
| 0.5 mi | The George | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LN |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Angel Garden | Brook Road, Sandwell, B68 8AE | |
| 0.2 mi | The Friary | Brook Road, Sandwell, B68 8AE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.