Postcode B68 8DF is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Brandhall area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.8 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 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bristnall Hall Park.
Brandhall has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Brandhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Brandhall is £38,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from B68 8DF.
Brandhall near B68 8DF 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 8DF postcode area, located within Brandhall, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Brandhall Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Oldbury Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bleakhouse Primary School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Plough | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LH | |
| 0.4 mi | The George | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.