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B69 4SD

Ashwood Close

Langley

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Overview

Postcode B69 4SD is located in a major urban area, within the Langley area 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 median sale price in Langley is £215,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Ramrod Hall Open Space.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Langley Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,036 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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 54 ft away from B69 4SD.

Flood risk

Low

Langley Green near B69 4SD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B69 4SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Rowley Regis

N/A

Walking directions to Rowley Regis
0.9 mi

Langley Green

N/A

Walking directions to Langley Green

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B69 4SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRamrod Hall Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Ramrod Hall Open Space
0.1 miAshes Wood ParkSmallWalking directions to Ashes Wood Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
3,186 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
157
50.81%
African
32
10.36%
Other White
24
7.77%
Indian
21
6.8%
Arab
21
6.8%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
37.92%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.58%
No qualifications
41
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
42.18%
Owns with a mortgage
52
35.37%
Owns outright
25
17.01%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.04%
Shared ownership
1
0.68%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Langley

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £260K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Langley area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £455,000.

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-Detached44£243,500£259
Terraced37£180,000£223
Flats2£92,750£155

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£250,000£126,000£227,000£181,000
2026£300,000£128,000£250,000£180,000
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£276£177£260£215
2026£277£183£281£222
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 4SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B69 4SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202617, Ashwood Close, Oldbury, B69 4SDFlatsLeasehold£120,000
23 Apr 2026351, Titford Road, Oldbury, B69 4QWFlatsLeasehold£124,500
18 Jul 2025339, Titford Road, Oldbury, B69 4QWDetachedFreehold£245,000
25 Mar 2026Rear Of 122, Ashes Road, Oldbury, B69 4RBOtherFreehold£480,000
09 Mar 202624, Waterside Court, Titford Road, Oldbury, B69 4QTFlatsLeasehold£128,000

Schools

In the B69 4SD postcode area, located within Langley Green, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B69 4SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableThe Primrose CentrePupil referral unit
0.3 miPrimaryCauseway Green Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryLangley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B69 4SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B69 4SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiWolverhampton Road, Sandwell, B69 4RJWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miWhiteheath SupermarketOldbury Road, Sandwell, B65 0QHWalking directions to Whiteheath Supermarket
0.2 miBudgens309 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0PSWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miAsdaWolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B69 4PUWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miFarmfoodsBirchley Island Retail Park, Sandwell, B69 1DTWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 4SD, 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 Introduced2005-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B69 4SD

Is B69 4SD (Langley Green) safe?

The area around B69 4SD 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near B69 4SD?

The median sale price around B69 4SD in Langley is £215,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B69 4SD?

There are 11 schools close to B69 4SD, including The Primrose Centre (Good), Causeway Green Primary School (Good) and Langley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to B69 4SD?

The closest station to B69 4SD is Rowley Regis, about 1,182 m away.

How deprived is the area around B69 4SD?

B69 4SD 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 4SD (Langley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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