Postcode B68 8LR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Langley Green is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.
Langley Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Langley Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 1 ft away from B68 8LR.
Langley Green near B68 8LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Langley Green | N/A | Walking directions to Langley Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barnford Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Barnford Hill Park |
| 0.1 mi | Langley Park | Small | Walking directions to Langley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Oak Park | Small | Walking directions to Oak Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £203,500 in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £325,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £255,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £85,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £179,750 |
10 year median price trend in Langley
In the B68 8LR postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Langley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Langley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | KK Food and Wine | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJ | Walking directions to KK Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | ASDA Oldbury | Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B69 4PU | Walking directions to ASDA Oldbury |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.