Postcode B68 9SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Smethwick 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 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.7% 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 per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from B68 9SJ.
Oldbury & Rood End near B68 9SJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,730 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £261,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £232,000 |
| Terraced | 45 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Smethwick
In the B68 9SJ postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B68 9SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Samra News | Londonderry Road, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Samra News |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Londonderry Lane, Sandwell, B68 9NE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Dog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.