Postcode B68 8JG is located in a major urban area, within the St Pauls ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Oldbury & Rood End area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is West Smethwick Park.
Oldbury & Rood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from B68 8JG.
Oldbury & Rood End near B68 8JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £193,750 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £375,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £133,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £180,000 |
10 years price trend in St Pauls
In the B68 8JG postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.