Postcode B68 8LY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Langley Green is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.
Langley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Langley Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from B68 8LY.
Langley Green near B68 8LY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 8LY postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Old Dispensary Microbar | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LS | |
| 0.4 mi | The Navigation | Titford Road, Sandwell, B69 4QE | |
| 0.5 mi | Old Cross | Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LD |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.