B68 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Oak 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 0BD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, up 50.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00050728 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK ROAD, B68 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, B68 0BD.
331
40
£ 38,700 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
B68 0BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 92% 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. Property prices are trending up 50.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0BD. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 243,500
8 sales · Mean £ 242,937
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 230,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0BD has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Perryfields Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Quinton Church Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Bleakhouse Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Westwood Cafe0.4 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.8 km
- Dolce Desserts0.8 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
- Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.9 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Classic Fryer1.0 km
- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Balti Herbs & Spices0.3 km
- Chop & Wok0.3 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- One Stop0.3 km
- Brandhall Food Pantry0.4 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.8 km
- Booze Stop0.4 km
- Mrs G's Oldbury0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Perry Hill Tavern0.3 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.5 km
- The Wernley0.6 km
- Amber Tavern0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.4 km
- Langley Green3.2 km
- Smethwick3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B680BD · Data under Open Government Licence