B68 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Sunny Bank Road, 1.0km from Ridgacre in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B68 0DB 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00050694 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNNY BANK ROAD, B68 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNY BANK ROAD, B68 0DB.
251
46
£ 38,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B68 0DB 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 0DB 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 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0DB. 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
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
£ 307,000
1 sales · Mean £ 307,000
Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Flat
£ 125,000
5 sales · Mean £ 112,540
Terraced
£ 216,500
1 sales · Mean £ 216,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0DB has low crime rates — 35 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
Quinton Church Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Bleakhouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Apple Green Service Station0.4 km
- Greggs Plc0.3 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.6 km
- Booze Stop0.3 km
- B & G News0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Milano Lounge0.7 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.6 km
- Dolce Desserts0.8 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
- No. 3930.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Jade Garden0.8 km
- Big John's (Retail) Limited0.6 km
- Piri Pro0.9 km
- Rose's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- Balti Herbs & Spices0.3 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.6 km
- The Wernley0.8 km
- Amber Tavern0.9 km
- Perry Hill Tavern0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.5 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.8 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.5 km
- Langley Green3.4 km
- Old Hill3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B680DB · Data under Open Government Licence