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B69 4LZ

Western Road

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode B69 4LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Oldbury ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Oldbury & Rood End area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green, about 0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Langley Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Oldbury & Rood End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,181 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Oldbury & Rood End has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Oldbury & Rood End is £42,350 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 18 ft away from B69 4LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Oldbury & Rood End near B69 4LZ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 4LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 4LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLangley ParkSmallWalking directions to Langley Park
0.1 miVicarage Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Vicarage Street Park

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
6,982.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.64(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(+8%)
Vehicle crime
7.4(+14%)
Drugs
6.42(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
123
30.45%
British
121
29.95%
Indian
65
16.09%
Caribbean
21
5.2%
Other
20
4.95%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
22.33%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
30.43%
Owns outright
38
27.54%
Social rents from council
33
23.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.49%
Other social rented
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Oldbury

Median price£198,000
Price per sq ft£244
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £235K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £198,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oldbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£315,000£318
Semi-Detached28£212,500£275
Terraced28£200,000£238
Flats26£112,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oldbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,500£74,000£151,000£107,500
2017£242,000£67,000£143,000£135,500
2018£223,000£80,000£130,000£125,000
2019£217,000£85,000£140,000£130,000
2020£265,000£93,000£151,500£140,000
2021£236,000£87,500£164,000£145,000
2022£272,500£91,500£199,975£168,000
2023£329,000£100,500£236,750£166,750
2024£295,000£112,750£220,000£188,000
2025£345,000£135,000£225,000£198,000
2026£315,000£110,000£187,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£139£192£131
2017£222£130£178£169
2018£221£133£171£171
2019£227£159£186£167
2020£205£163£200£167
2021£246£155£209£175
2022£277£176£266£214
2023£300£177£265£205
2024£305£182£288£218
2025£307£243£278£238
2026£322£193£259£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202591, Vicarage Street, Oldbury, B68 8HEDetachedFreehold£210,000
23 Mar 202622, Avery Myers Close, Oldbury, B68 8JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
13 Jun 202521, Vicarage Street, Oldbury, B68 8HQTerracedFreehold£140,000
21 May 202517, Vicarage Street, Oldbury, B68 8HQTerracedFreehold£203,000
09 Jan 202668, Mushroom Hall Road, Oldbury, B68 8JPTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the B69 4LZ postcode area, located within Oldbury & Rood End, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 4LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRood End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryLangley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableAl Khair Primary SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B69 4LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 4LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterVicarage Road, Sandwell, B68 8JAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miBuy & Save Convinience StoreVicarage Road, Sandwell, B68 8JBWalking directions to Buy & Save Convinience Store
0.3 miEurosave Sahil SupermarketRood End Road, Sandwell, B68 8SHWalking directions to Eurosave Sahil Supermarket
0.3 miLondisDog Kennel Lane, Sandwell, B68 9LUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miLondisLangley High Street, Sandwell, B69 4SLWalking directions to Londis

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

Local councillors

Rizwan Jalil

Oldbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardOldburyE05001273
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oldbury & Rood EndE02002066
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 024DE01010021
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 4LZ

Is B69 4LZ (Oldbury & Rood End) safe?

The area around B69 4LZ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 4LZ?

The median sale price around B69 4LZ in Oldbury & Rood End is £198,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 4LZ?

There are 15 schools close to B69 4LZ, including Rood End Primary School (Requires improvement), Langley Primary School (Good) and Al Khair Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 4LZ?

The closest station to B69 4LZ is Langley Green, about 57 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 4LZ?

B69 4LZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,181 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B69 4LZ (Oldbury & Rood End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering B69 4LZ is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Jalil (Labour and Co-operative Party).