Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ROSE AVENUE, B68 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE AVENUE, B68 0EA.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

B68 0EA has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £193,750 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B68 0EA is a safe, established residential area on Rose Avenue, 0.9km from Ridgacre in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

For families considering a move, B68 0EA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00050725 (shared with 8 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 0EA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.2%
Asian / British Asian33.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 178,500

6 sales · Mean £ 183,166

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

B68 0EA has low crime rates — 33 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 theft66
Violence and sexual offences61
Vehicle crime31
Shoplifting28
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.4 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils1.1 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils1.1 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils1.1 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.5 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.8 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.8 km
  • The Wernley0.6 km
  • Amber Tavern0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.4 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.4 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Warley Meats0.9 km
  • Warley Supermarket Limited0.9 km
  • Premier - Padda Stores0.1 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.2 km
  • No. 3930.4 km
  • Royal Shapla0.4 km
  • Nawab Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
  • The New Talbot Quinton0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • Oliver's0.2 km
  • Stanley Road Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Tasty & Unique0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.8 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km
  • Smethwick3.5 km