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B69 4BZ

Hyacinth Grove

Langley

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Detailed insights for B69 4BZ

Overview

Postcode B69 4BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Langley ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Langley Green area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Causeway Green Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Langley Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,036 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Langley Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Langley Green is £43,858 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B69 4BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley Green near B69 4BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 4BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis
1 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 4BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCauseway Green ParkMediumWalking directions to Causeway Green Park
0.5 miRamrod Hall Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space
0.2 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
5,168.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.92(+727%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.41(-19%)
Public order
12.74(+110%)
Vehicle crime
6.83(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.01(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
53.99%
Indian
67
15.73%
African
29
6.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
4.93%
Pakistani
15
3.52%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
25.69%
No qualifications
72
22.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
15.9%
Level 3 (A level)
50
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
12.54%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
85
53.12%
Owns outright
46
28.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.12%
Social rents from council
4
2.5%
Other social rented
2
1.25%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Langley

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £256K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£277
Semi-Detached46£243,500£268
Terraced33£175,000£219
Flats2£96,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£95,000£141,500£117,500
2017£220,000£84,750£150,000£122,000
2018£215,000£90,750£150,500£123,000
2019£230,000£90,000£160,000£131,000
2020£199,000£112,000£165,000£130,000
2021£271,000£95,000£183,500£153,500
2022£235,000£97,750£230,000£180,000
2023£182,500£125,000£222,000£179,000
2024£235,000£122,000£210,000£188,000
2025£255,000£126,000£228,500£176,000
2026£290,000£257,000£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£120£172£134
2017£200£138£178£143
2018£213£133£171£146
2019£187£158£180£163
2020£228£173£187£162
2021£255£154£213£180
2022£257£169£238£222
2023£266£189£240£210
2024£257£177£244£213
2025£282£177£261£212
2026£266£296£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202647, Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, B69 4BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
25 Jul 202535, Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, B69 4BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
17 Jul 202520, Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, B69 4BSDetachedFreehold£325,000
26 Mar 202511, Poppy Avenue, Oldbury, B69 4BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000
27 Feb 2026117, Ashes Road, Oldbury, B69 4RDTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the B69 4BZ postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 4BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCauseway Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableThe Primrose CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Orchard SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 4BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 4BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miN. Barcaly & Son. NewsagentCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LUWalking directions to N. Barcaly & Son. Newsagent
0.2 miPremier- Causeway WinesCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LSWalking directions to Premier- Causeway Wines
0.3 miKK Food and WineCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJWalking directions to KK Food and Wine
0.3 miWhiteheath SupermarketOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QHWalking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket
0.3 miAldiWolverhampton Road, Sandwell, B69 4RJWalking directions to Aldi

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 B69 4BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Louise Owen

Langley - 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
WardLangleyE05001270
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Langley GreenE02002072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 030BE01010002
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2016-11-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 4BZ

Is B69 4BZ (Langley Green) safe?

The area around B69 4BZ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 4BZ?

The median sale price around B69 4BZ in Langley Green is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 4BZ?

There are 12 schools close to B69 4BZ, including Causeway Green Primary School (Requires improvement), The Primrose Centre (Good) and The Orchard School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 4BZ?

The closest station to B69 4BZ is Rowley Regis, about 1,016 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 4BZ?

B69 4BZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,036 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 4BZ (Langley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B69 4BZ is Gurinder Singh Josan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Caroline Louise Owen (Labour Party).

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