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B68 9NY

Aldridge Close

Bristnall

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Detailed insights for B68 9NY

Overview

Postcode B68 9NY 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Warley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Warley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% 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 11 ft away from B68 9NY.

Flood risk

No risk

Warley West near B68 9NY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B68 9NY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
6,800 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.24(-61%)
Vehicle crime
5.71(-12%)
Burglary
3.81(-6%)
Other crime
3.17(+53%)
Public order
1.9(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
54.46%
Indian
49
21.88%
Other
11
4.91%
African
10
4.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.23%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
24.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
24.21%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
55.36%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.93%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.25%
Social rents from council
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 9NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 9NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202610, Reservoir Road, Oldbury, B68 9QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
30 Jan 20261, Reservoir Road, Oldbury, B68 9QQDetachedFreehold£240,000
21 Nov 2025110, Dog Kennel Lane, Oldbury, B68 9NASemi-DetachedFreehold£258,500
09 May 2025113A, Dog Kennel Lane, Oldbury, B68 9NASemi-DetachedFreehold£304,000
06 Feb 202633, Starkie Drive, Oldbury, B68 9NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,000

Schools

In the B68 9NY postcode area, located within Warley West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B68 9NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMoat Farm Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryMoat Farm Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryBristnall Hall AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 9NY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B68 9NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisLondonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NBWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miPremierLondonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NEWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miNisa LocalLondonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NEWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miSamra NewsLondonderry Road, Sandwell, B68 9NEWalking directions to Samra News
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressDog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 9NY, 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)Warley WestE02002074
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 032DE01009941
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about B68 9NY

Is B68 9NY (Warley West) safe?

The area around B68 9NY records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9NY?

The median sale price around B68 9NY in Warley West is £223,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B68 9NY?

There are 18 schools close to B68 9NY, including Moat Farm Infant School, Moat Farm Junior School and Bristnall Hall Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B68 9NY?

The closest station to B68 9NY is Langley Green, about 932 m away.

How deprived is the area around B68 9NY?

B68 9NY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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