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B69 4RY

Wolverhampton Road

Langley

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Overview

Postcode B69 4RY 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 average crime levels, with around 60.6 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 Langley Green is £43,858 per year. The nearest station is Langley Green, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barnford Hill Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Langley Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Langley Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.3%

Approximately 16.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from B69 4RY.

Flood risk

No risk

Langley Green near B69 4RY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 4RY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green
0.8 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 4RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBarnford Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Barnford Hill Park
0.4 miLangley ParkSmallWalking directions to Langley Park
0.4 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
3,942.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.47(-14%)
Vehicle crime
10.39(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.35(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-53%)
Burglary
2.89(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
50.56%
Indian
53
14.8%
Other White
30
8.38%
Pakistani
25
6.98%
Other
17
4.75%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
29.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
22.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.91%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
31.91%
Owns outright
33
23.4%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.4%
Other social rented
14
9.93%
Social rents from council
9
6.38%
Total households: 141

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 4RY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026165, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LQTerracedFreehold£165,000
15 Dec 202561, Pool Lane, Oldbury, B69 4QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000
20 Apr 20269, St Michaels Crescent, Oldbury, B69 4RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
28 Jan 202626, St Michaels Crescent, Oldbury, B69 4RTTerracedFreehold£175,000
07 Nov 2025263, Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LTTerracedFreehold£167,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B69 4RY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCauseway Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableThe Orchard SchoolCommunity special school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableAl Khair Primary SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 4RY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKK Food and WineCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LJWalking directions to KK Food and Wine
0.1 miPremier- Causeway WinesCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LSWalking directions to Premier- Causeway Wines
0.2 miN. Barcaly & Son. NewsagentCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LUWalking directions to N. Barcaly & Son. Newsagent
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressCauseway Green Road, Sandwell, B68 8LBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
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 4RY, 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 030EE01010006
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 4RY

Is B69 4RY (Langley Green) safe?

The area around B69 4RY 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B69 4RY?

The median sale price around B69 4RY 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 4RY?

There are 12 schools close to B69 4RY, including Causeway Green Primary School (Requires improvement), The Orchard School (Requires improvement) and Al Khair Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B69 4RY?

The closest station to B69 4RY is Langley Green, about 1,225 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 4RY?

B69 4RY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,567 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Smethwick covering B69 4RY 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).