Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

OAK ROAD, B68 0BH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B68 0BH — age 40, 92% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £332k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

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

B68 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Oak Road, 1.1km from Ridgacre in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in B68, B68 0BH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00050728 (shared with 4 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 0BH. 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

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 270,000

12 sales · Mean £ 273,125

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

Detached

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

B68 0BH has low crime rates — 28 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 offences48
Shoplifting26
Vehicle crime24
Criminal damage and arson15

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 pupils0.8 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.8 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.1 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.4 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.7 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.8 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
  • Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
  • Asda (Quinton)0.9 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 Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.4 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.8 km
  • Booze Stop0.3 km
  • Mrs G's Oldbury0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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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