Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HOLLY ROAD, B68 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY ROAD, B68 0AT.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B68 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B68 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Holly Road, 1.0km from Brandhall in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00050723 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0AT. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian27.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 152,000

1 sales · Mean £ 152,000

Semi-Detached

£ 229,950

1 sales · Mean £ 229,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B68 0AT has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Shoplifting34
Vehicle crime27
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.6 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.7 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.7 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils0.8 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.4 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.5 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.8 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.5 km
  • No. 3930.9 km
  • Royal Shapla0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Jasmine House1.0 km
  • Franks0.9 km
  • Chop & Wok0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • NISA1.0 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.1 km
  • Booze Stop0.5 km
  • Glorious Convenience and Booze1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.1 km
  • Amber Tavern0.9 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.4 km
  • The Wernley0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.4 km
  • Langley Green3.0 km
  • Smethwick3.5 km