Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

PERRY HILL ROAD, B68 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY HILL ROAD, B68 0BB.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B68 0BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

B68 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

B68 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Perry Hill Road, 0.9km from Brandhall in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

For families considering a move, B68 0BB represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00050695 (shared with 7 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 0BB. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 267,490

Terraced

£ 179,000

3 sales · Mean £ 194,666

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

B68 0BB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Other theft72
Shoplifting43
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.5 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.7 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.9 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.2 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.5 km
  • Dolce Desserts1.0 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.5 km
  • Reel Cinema1.0 km
  • Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Asda (Quinton)0.8 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.5 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Classic Fryer0.9 km
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Chop & Wok0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.4 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.9 km
  • Booze Stop0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.2 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.3 km
  • The Wernley0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.3 km
  • Langley Green3.1 km
  • Old Hill3.7 km