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B68 8RR

Langley Crescent

Bristnall

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Overview

Postcode B68 8RR 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 very high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Langley Green, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Langley Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Langley Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from B68 8RR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B68 8RR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B68 8RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBarnford Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Barnford Hill Park
0.3 miLangley ParkSmallWalking directions to Langley Park
0.3 miVicarage Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Vicarage Street Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
6,620.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.78(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.96(+50%)
Vehicle crime
9.74(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-43%)
Public order
6.09(0%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
54.01%
Indian
48
20.25%
Pakistani
11
4.64%
Caribbean
11
4.64%
Other
8
3.38%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
29.15%
No qualifications
49
24.62%
Level 3 (A level)
35
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.03%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
53.12%
Owns with a mortgage
22
22.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
20.83%
Shared ownership
1
1.04%
Social rents from council
1
1.04%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Bristnall

Median price£223,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £257K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (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
Terraced22£192,500£246
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 8RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 8RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 202536, Barnfordhill Close, Oldbury, B68 8ESDetachedFreehold£320,000
20 May 202662, Farm Road, Oldbury, B68 8RDTerracedFreehold£140,000
27 Mar 202646, Farm Road, Oldbury, B68 8RDTerracedFreehold£130,000
16 Feb 202651, Farm Road, Oldbury, B68 8RDTerracedFreehold£160,000
23 Sept 202552, Farm Road, Oldbury, B68 8RDTerracedFreehold£177,000

Schools

In the B68 8RR postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B68 8RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Orchard SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryQ3 Academy LangleyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 8RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B68 8RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miLondisDog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressDog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miBest-oneLangley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SXWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miKK Food and WineCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJWalking directions to KK Food and Wine

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 8RR, 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 030DE01010005
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B68 8RR

Is B68 8RR (Langley Green) safe?

The area around B68 8RR records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8RR?

The median sale price around B68 8RR in Langley Green is £223,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B68 8RR?

There are 13 schools close to B68 8RR, including The Orchard School (Requires improvement), Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School and Q3 Academy Langley (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B68 8RR?

The closest station to B68 8RR is Langley Green, about 745 m away.

How deprived is the area around B68 8RR?

B68 8RR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,979 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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