B68 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Holly Road, 1.1km from Brandhall in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B68 0AS represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00050720 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY ROAD, B68 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY ROAD, B68 0AS.
393
40
£ 46,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B68 0AS spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0AS. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,000
7 sales · Mean £ 219,857
Terraced
£ 196,000
5 sales · Mean £ 221,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0AS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Bleakhouse Primary School
Perryfields Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Quinton Church Primary School
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Westwood Cafe0.5 km
- Dolce Desserts0.7 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.5 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd1.0 km
- The New Talbot Quinton0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Tasty & Unique0.9 km
- Jasmine House1.0 km
- Franks0.9 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- NISA1.0 km
- Brandhall Food Pantry0.1 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD1.0 km
- Booze Stop0.5 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Perry Hill Tavern0.3 km
- Amber Tavern0.7 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.6 km
- The Wernley0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.5 km
- Langley Green3.0 km
- Smethwick3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B680AS · Data under Open Government Licence