B68 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Wood Green Road, 0.8km from Ridgacre in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B68 0DA offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00050698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD GREEN ROAD, B68 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD GREEN ROAD, B68 0DA.
293
43
£ 38,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B68 0DA is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0DA. The average age is 43.4. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
4 sales · Mean £ 216,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0DA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Perryfields Primary School
Quinton Church Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Perryfields Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Woodhouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Apple Green Service Station0.3 km
- Greggs Plc0.1 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.5 km
- Booze Stop0.1 km
- B & G News0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Milano Lounge0.9 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.5 km
- Dolce Desserts0.7 km
- Lenchs Trust0.9 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Jade Garden0.6 km
- Big John's (Retail) Limited0.8 km
- Piri Pro0.7 km
- Rose's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Balti Herbs & Spices0.1 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lin'S Bar0.9 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.7 km
- The Wernley0.8 km
- Amber Tavern0.8 km
- Perry Hill Tavern0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.5 km
- Asda (Quinton)1.0 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.7 km
- Langley Green3.4 km
- Smethwick3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B680DA · Data under Open Government Licence