Postcode B68 9SL 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 110.3 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 0.5 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 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.3% 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 142 ft away from B68 9SL.
Oldbury & Rood End near B68 9SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £206,750 in Smethwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £283,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £69,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £242,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £169,500 |
10 years price trend in Smethwick
In the B68 9SL postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.