Postcode B68 9BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Old Warley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Warley West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Warley West is £37,900 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bristnall Hall Park.
Warley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Warley West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Warley West is £37,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B68 9BZ.
Warley West near B68 9BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Old Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £86,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £252,500 |
| Terraced | 37 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Old Warley
In the B68 9BZ postcode area, located within Warley West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Bleakhouse Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brandhall Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Oldbury Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.