B68 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Cedar Close, 1.0km from Brandhall in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
Day-to-day life in B68 0BA has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00050718 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEDAR CLOSE, B68 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEDAR CLOSE, B68 0BA.
303
43
£ 38,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B68 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B68 0BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0BA. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0BA has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Perryfields Primary School
Brandhall Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Bleakhouse Primary School
Quinton Church Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Westwood Cafe0.5 km
- Dolce Desserts0.9 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.5 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.9 km
- Milano Lounge0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Asda (Quinton)1.0 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Franks1.0 km
- Chop & Wok0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Brandhall Food Pantry0.2 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD1.0 km
- Booze Stop0.5 km
- Subway1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Perry Hill Tavern0.1 km
- Amber Tavern0.9 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.4 km
- The Wernley0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.3 km
- Langley Green3.0 km
- Smethwick3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B680BA · Data under Open Government Licence