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B68 9DA

Walton Road

Old Warley

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Overview

Postcode B68 9DA 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warley West is £43,368 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green, about 1.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bristnall Hall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Warley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,040 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Warley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Warley West is £43,368 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B68 9DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Warley West near B68 9DA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B68 9DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBristnall Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Bristnall Hall Park
0.3 miParson's Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to Parson's Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
5,290 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.43(-14%)
Vehicle crime
6.45(-1%)
Other theft
4.69(-18%)
Public order
4.11(-32%)
Burglary
4.11(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
62.43%
Indian
44
11.89%
Pakistani
15
4.05%
Other White
13
3.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.97%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
27.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
77
27.9%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
34.04%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
24.82%
Social rents from council
13
9.22%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.84%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Old Warley

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £300K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Old Warley area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £632,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Warley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£315,500£360
Semi-Detached66£260,000£275
Terraced28£233,500£265
Flats9£69,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Warley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£65,000£158,250£161,000
2017£195,000£79,500£170,000£160,000
2018£225,501£76,000£179,000£155,000
2019£214,000£74,975£191,275£156,500
2020£229,950£86,000£210,000£160,000
2021£350,000£95,000£235,750£180,000
2022£331,000£95,000£250,000£203,000
2023£387,500£95,000£240,000£200,000
2024£352,500£101,000£245,000£192,000
2025£292,000£69,500£260,000£222,000
2026£260,000£133,250£264,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Warley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Warley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£102£169£182
2017£189£122£194£178
2018£233£128£193£180
2019£230£118£206£184
2020£260£145£223£182
2021£282£132£237£203
2022£293£137£262£240
2023£263£147£264£235
2024£354£158£271£232
2025£318£147£269£244
2026£424£215£298£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Warley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Warley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 9DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 9DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025112, George Road, Oldbury, B68 9LNTerracedFreehold£150,000
30 Jun 202573, George Road, Oldbury, B68 9LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
28 Feb 202597, Walton Road, Oldbury, B68 9DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
10 Oct 202564, George Road, Oldbury, B68 9LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
06 Oct 202554, George Road, Oldbury, B68 9LJTerracedFreehold£171,200

Schools

In the B68 9DA postcode area, located within Warley West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B68 9DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBleakhouse Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrandhall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOldbury AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 9DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B68 9DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGlobal WinesGeorge Road, Sandwell, B68 9LWWalking directions to Global Wines
0.3 miCostcutterPound Road, Sandwell, B68 8NQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miCostcutterBrandhall Lane, Sandwell, B68 8DFWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miTesco ExpressBristnall Hall Road, Sandwell, B68 9TXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miNisa Warley SupermarketPottery Road, Sandwell, B68 9HFWalking directions to Nisa Warley Supermarket

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 9DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Dean Cotterill

Old Warley - 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
WardOld WarleyE05001272
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Warley WestE02002074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 032BE01009939
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B68 9DA

Is B68 9DA (Warley West) safe?

The area around B68 9DA records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B68 9DA?

The median sale price around B68 9DA in Warley West is £260,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B68 9DA?

There are 17 schools close to B68 9DA, including Bleakhouse Primary School (Good), Brandhall Primary School (Good) and Oldbury Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B68 9DA?

B68 9DA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,040 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B68 9DA (Warley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B68 9DA is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Dean Cotterill (Labour Party).

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