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B68 9QU

Heritage Close

Bristnall

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Overview

Postcode B68 9QU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
57.4%
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

57.4%

Approximately 57.4% 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.

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 9QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Warley West near B68 9QU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B68 9QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B68 9QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarnford Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Barnford Hill Park
0.5 miLangley ParkSmallWalking directions to Langley Park
0.3 miVicarage Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Vicarage Street Park

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
4,967.6 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
147
63.64%
Other
15
6.49%
Indian
14
6.06%
African
14
6.06%
Other Black
10
4.33%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
36.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
49.57%
Owns outright
25
21.74%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.43%
Other social rented
9
7.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.96%
Total households: 115

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 9QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B68 9QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 2025Flat 3, Keats House, Tudor Road, Oldbury, B68 9REFlatsLeasehold£145,000
11 Jul 202514, Defford Drive, Oldbury, B68 9RQTerracedFreehold£234,000
23 Mar 20262, Brookfields Road, Oldbury, B68 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
19 May 20252, Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
29 Apr 20259, Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£339,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B68 9QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryQ3 Academy LangleyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryMoat Farm Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 9QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B68 9QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisDog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LUWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressDog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LUWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miLondisLondonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NBWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPremierLondonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NEWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCostcutterVicarage Road, Sandwell, B68 8JAWalking directions to Costcutter

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 9QU, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B68 9QU

Is B68 9QU (Warley West) safe?

The area around B68 9QU 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 9QU?

The median sale price around B68 9QU 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 9QU?

There are 17 schools close to B68 9QU, 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.

What is the nearest station to B68 9QU?

The closest station to B68 9QU is Langley Green, about 649 m away.

How deprived is the area around B68 9QU?

B68 9QU 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 9QU (Warley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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