B68 is a postcode district in Sandwell, West Midlands, covering 585 active and 105 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B68 (18%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (17%). A further 13% of the district is made up of an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B68 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B68 are around £245k, up 5.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B68 at 253 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 38 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B68 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B68 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B68 postcode area.
33,040
38
£ 33,888 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 38, B68 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bleakhouse Primary School
Moat Farm Infant School
Perryfields Primary School
Brandhall Primary School
Causeway Green Primary School
Rood End Primary School
The Orchard School
Oldbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Brandhall Food Pantry
- One Stop
- Premier - Padda Stores
- Sams Wines
- B and G Costcutter
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Haya Guest House
- Masons Microbar
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bell Inn
- Brandhall Golf & Social Club
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited
- British Legion
- Hotshots Snooker Club
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Big Man's Food
- Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club
- The Kitchen
- Grafton's Sandwich Shop
- Milano Lounge
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Angel Garden
- Angella Caribbean Takeaway
- Balti Herbs & Spices
- Big John's (Retail) Limited
- Cake Break
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda (Quinton)
- Central England Co-operative
- Heron Foods
- Shiraz Supermarket
- Tesco
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