Postcode B68 9RU is located in a major urban area, within the St Pauls ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oldbury & Rood End area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is West Smethwick Park.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Oldbury & Rood End has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Oldbury & Rood End is £35,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from B68 9RU.
Oldbury & Rood End near B68 9RU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Langley Green | N/A | Walking directions to Langley Green |
| 0.9 mi | Smethwick Galton Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Smethwick Galton Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Smethwick Park | Large | Walking directions to West Smethwick Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vicarage Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Street Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in St Pauls area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £355,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £246,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £173,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Pauls
In the B68 9RU postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Buy & Save Convinience Store | Vicarage Road, Sandwell, B68 8JB | Walking directions to Buy & Save Convinience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Eurosave Sahil Supermarket | Rood End Road, Sandwell, B68 8SH | Walking directions to Eurosave Sahil Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Vicarage Road, Sandwell, B68 8JA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Dog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Dog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LU | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.