B68 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Hagley Road West, 1.0km from Quinton in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B68 0BU represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 4.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00050694 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B68 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B68 0BU.
251
46
£ 38,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B68 0BU 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.
Area Character
B68 0BU 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. Property prices are trending up 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0BU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 78,975
28 sales · Mean £ 75,755
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0BU 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.
school Local Schools
Perryfields Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Quinton Church Primary School
Brandhall Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Bleakhouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.7 km
- Booze Stop0.4 km
- Mrs G's Oldbury0.5 km
- Starbucks0.7 km
- Quinton Express Convenience1.0 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Dolce Desserts0.9 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.4 km
- Reel Cinema0.9 km
- Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Pizzeria Paradiso0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Kings Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Chop & Wok0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Ki Ban Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
- Subway (Midlands) Ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.5 km
- The Wernley0.8 km
- Perry Hill Tavern0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.6 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.7 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.4 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
- Old Hill3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B680BU · Data under Open Government Licence