Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

OAK ROAD, B68 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, B68 0BE.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B68 0BE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 26.1% year-on-year.

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

B68 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Oak Road, 1.0km from Ridgacre 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00050696 (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 0BE. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian27.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 232,000

2 sales · Mean £ 232,000

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 273,990

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

B68 0BE has low crime rates — 37 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.

Other theft69
Violence and sexual offences59
Vehicle crime35
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.7 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.8 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.9 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.9 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.1 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.2 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.7 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.6 km
  • Lenchs Trust0.9 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.7 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.2 km
  • Tasty & Unique0.9 km
  • Balti Herbs & Spices0.2 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.4 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.7 km
  • Booze Stop0.2 km
  • Mrs G's Oldbury0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.4 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.6 km
  • The Wernley0.6 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.9 km
  • Amber Tavern0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.6 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km
  • Smethwick3.6 km