Postcode B68 8DU is located in a major urban area, within the Bristnall ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Langley Green area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bristnall Hall Park.
Langley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Langley Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.3% 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 per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 177 ft away from B68 8DU.
Langley Green near B68 8DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bristnall Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bristnall Hall Park |
| 0.1 mi | Parson's Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to Parson's Hill Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Bristnall area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £228,500 | £280 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 | £254 |
| Flats | 5 | £90,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £220,000 | £66,000 | £130,500 | £124,950 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £74,000 | £144,975 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £199,950 | £99,000 | £160,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £76,250 | £163,000 | £146,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £97,500 | £172,500 | £155,475 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £103,000 | £192,500 | £164,000 |
| 2022 | £277,500 | £100,000 | £213,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £234,500 | £122,500 | £223,500 | £198,750 |
| 2024 | £328,500 | £82,500 | £235,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £277,000 | £128,950 | £235,000 | £212,500 |
| 2026 | £266,000 | £90,000 | £221,000 | £201,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £188 | £110 | £162 | £146 |
| 2017 | £197 | £154 | £171 | £159 |
| 2018 | £224 | £139 | £188 | £170 |
| 2019 | £240 | £170 | £193 | £173 |
| 2020 | £256 | £209 | £197 | £191 |
| 2021 | £240 | £156 | £225 | £216 |
| 2022 | £279 | £198 | £251 | £222 |
| 2023 | £253 | £235 | £256 | £243 |
| 2024 | £294 | £219 | £265 | £246 |
| 2025 | £248 | £186 | £278 | £237 |
| 2026 | £332 | £240 | £305 | £271 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 8DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | 68, Parsons Hill, Oldbury, B68 9BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 45, Brandhall Road, Oldbury, B68 8DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | Flat 5, Brandhall Court, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B68 8DE | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 33, Brandhall Court, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B68 8DE | Flats | Leasehold | £129,500 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 21, Yardley Close, Oldbury, B68 9DD | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B68 8DU postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 8DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Brandhall Lane, Sandwell, B68 8DF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Pound Road, Sandwell, B68 8NQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 134 Brook Road, Birmingham, B68 8AE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Global Wines | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LW | Walking directions to Global Wines |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Bristnall Hall Road, Sandwell, B68 9TX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B68 8DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellen Fenton
Bristnall - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B68 8DU records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B68 8DU in Langley Green is £225,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B68 8DU, including Oldbury Academy (Good), Brandhall Primary School (Good) and Bleakhouse Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B68 8DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B68 8DU is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ellen Fenton (Labour Party).