Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ELM CROFT, B68 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM CROFT, B68 0BG.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B68 0BG 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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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B68 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 73% 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 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Elm Croft, 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 diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00050694 (shared with 6 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 0BG. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Terraced

£ 243,750

2 sales · Mean £ 243,750

Detached

£ 389,475

2 sales · Mean £ 389,475

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

B68 0BG has low crime rates — 39 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 theft71
Violence and sexual offences54
Vehicle crime28
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.6 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.7 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.9 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.9 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.0 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.4 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.7 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.8 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
  • Toby Carvery0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.6 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Asda (Quinton)0.8 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Classic Fryer0.9 km
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • Balti Herbs & Spices0.3 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.5 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.7 km
  • Booze Stop0.3 km
  • Tasty Bake0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.4 km
  • Amber Tavern0.9 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.5 km
  • The Wernley0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.5 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km
  • Smethwick3.8 km