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B68 8NL

Hollyoake Close

Bristnall

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Detailed insights for B68 8NL

Overview

Postcode B68 8NL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Langley Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38%

Approximately 38.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 96 ft away from B68 8NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley Green near B68 8NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B68 8NL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis
1 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B68 8NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarnford Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Barnford Hill Park
0.4 miCauseway Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Causeway Green Park
0.5 miParson's Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Parson's Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
3,890.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.48(-13%)
Vehicle crime
5.49(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.39(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.84(-64%)
Public order
3.29(-46%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
55.94%
African
63
16.62%
Indian
40
10.55%
Pakistani
20
5.28%
Other White
11
2.9%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
37.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
17.01%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
36.67%
Owns outright
42
28%
Owns with a mortgage
40
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.33%
Other social rented
2
1.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Bristnall

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £257K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bristnall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£275,000£297
Semi-Detached42£228,500£280
Terraced21£190,000£254
Flats5£90,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bristnall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bristnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bristnall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bristnall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bristnall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bristnall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 8NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 8NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026128, St Matthews Road, Oldbury, B68 8ABTerracedFreehold£185,000
31 Mar 2025109, Old College Avenue, Oldbury, B68 8BFSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
06 Jun 202531, Leahouse Road, Oldbury, B68 8PETerracedFreehold£330,000
25 Apr 202540, Kenelm Road, Oldbury, B68 8PFTerracedFreehold£300,000
07 May 202623, Leahouse Road, Oldbury, B68 8PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the B68 8NL postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B68 8NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryOldbury AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCauseway Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableThe Orchard SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 8NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B68 8NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter134 Brook Road, Birmingham, B68 8AEWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miPremier- Causeway WinesCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LSWalking directions to Premier- Causeway Wines
0.3 miN. Barcaly & Son. NewsagentCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LUWalking directions to N. Barcaly & Son. Newsagent
0.3 miKK Food and WineCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJWalking directions to KK Food and Wine
0.3 miCostcutterPound Road, Sandwell, B68 8NQWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B68 8NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellen Fenton

Bristnall - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gurinder Singh Josan

Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencySmethwickE14001478
WardBristnallE05001262
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley GreenE02002072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 030AE01010000
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about B68 8NL

Is B68 8NL (Langley Green) safe?

The area around B68 8NL 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.

What is the average house price near B68 8NL?

The median sale price around B68 8NL in Langley Green is £225,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B68 8NL?

There are 14 schools close to B68 8NL, including Oldbury Academy (Good), Causeway Green Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Orchard School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B68 8NL?

The closest station to B68 8NL is Rowley Regis, about 1,332 m away.

How deprived is the area around B68 8NL?

B68 8NL 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).

Who represents B68 8NL (Langley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B68 8NL is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ellen Fenton (Labour Party).