Postcode B68 9LG is located in a major urban area, within the Bristnall 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.
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.
Warley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 per household in Warley West is £43,368 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from B68 9LG.
Warley West near B68 9LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Langley Green | N/A | Walking directions to Langley Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barnford Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Barnford Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bristnall Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bristnall Hall Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £228,500 | £280 |
| Terraced | 22 | £192,500 | £246 |
| Flats | 5 | £90,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 9LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | 6, Knottsall Lane, Oldbury, B68 9LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 15, Park Avenue, Oldbury, B68 8EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 26, Park Avenue, Oldbury, B68 8EP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £327,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 62, Bristnall Hall Road, Oldbury, B68 9TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 142, Bristnall Hall Road, Oldbury, B68 9TX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the B68 9LG postcode area, located within Warley West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 9LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bristnall Hall Road, Sandwell, B68 9TX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Carl's Convenience | Pryor Road, Sandwell, B68 9QL | Walking directions to Carl's Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Pound Road, Sandwell, B68 8NQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Global Wines | George Road, Sandwell, B68 9LW | Walking directions to Global Wines |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Brandhall Lane, Sandwell, B68 8DF | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B68 9LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ellen Fenton
Bristnall - Elected 2 May 2024
Gurinder Singh Josan
Smethwick - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B68 9LG 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.
The median sale price around B68 9LG in Warley West is £223,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B68 9LG, including Q3 Academy Langley (Good), Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School and Moat Farm Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B68 9LG is Langley Green, about 1,309 m away.
B68 9LG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B68 9LG is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ellen Fenton (Labour Party).