Postcode B68 8SP is located in a major urban area, within the St Pauls ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Oldbury & Rood End area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is West Smethwick Park.
Oldbury & Rood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from B68 8SP.
Oldbury & Rood End near B68 8SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £375,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £262,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £238,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £175,000 |
10 years price trend in St Pauls
In the B68 8SP postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.