Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B68 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B68 0DL.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /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 0DL 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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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

B68 0DL is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

home £121,600 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B68 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Hagley Road West, 0.7km from Ridgacre in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00050724 (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 0DL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian9.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 84,500

6 sales · Mean £ 85,916

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

B68 0DL has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Shoplifting61
Vehicle crime35
Burglary16
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.5 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils0.9 km
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World's End Junior School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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World's End Infant and Nursery School

Good330 pupils1.1 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils1.2 km
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils1.2 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.2 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Apple Green Service Station0.2 km
  • Greggs Plc0.4 km
  • Mrs G's Oldbury0.7 km
  • Tasty Bake0.3 km
  • Warley Meats1.0 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.9 km
  • The Wernley0.7 km
  • Amber Tavern0.3 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.6 km
  • The Royal British Legion1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.2 km
  • Piri Pro0.3 km
  • Balti Herbs & Spices0.4 km
  • Ridge Chippy0.7 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.7 km
  • Pizzeria Paradiso0.4 km
  • Toby Carvery0.2 km
  • Anajen Cafe in the Woods0.9 km
  • Big Man's Food0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • WORLDS END SUPERMARKET0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.4 km
  • Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis3.0 km
  • Langley Green3.4 km
  • Smethwick3.5 km