Postcode B68 8LX is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Whiteheath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Hurst Green Park.
Whiteheath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Whiteheath has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whiteheath is £38,976 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from B68 8LX.
Whiteheath near B68 8LX has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hurst Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Hurst Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Causeway Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Causeway Green Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ashes Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Ashes Wood Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £294,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £85,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £226,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £183,500 |
10 year median price trend in Langley
In the B68 8LX postcode area, located within Whiteheath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | N. Barcaly & Son. Newsagent | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LU | Walking directions to N. Barcaly & Son. Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Premier- Causeway Wines | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LS | Walking directions to Premier- Causeway Wines |
| 0.3 mi | KK Food and Wine | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJ | Walking directions to KK Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 134 Brook Road, Birmingham, B68 8AE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Whiteheath Supermarket | Oldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QH | Walking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.