Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

FOREST ROAD, B68 0EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, B68 0EB.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B68 0EB — age 42, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.

home £287,333 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, B68 0EB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, down 21.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00050696 (shared with 7 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 0EB. 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 / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian27.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 218,500

4 sales · Mean £ 217,250

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

B68 0EB has low crime rates — 32 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 theft68
Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime33
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.6 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.9 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils1.0 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils1.0 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils1.2 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.2 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.7 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.5 km
  • Lenchs Trust0.9 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.8 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • Tasty & Unique0.8 km
  • Balti Herbs & Spices0.3 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.4 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.8 km
  • Booze Stop0.3 km
  • Mrs G's Oldbury0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.5 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.7 km
  • The Wernley0.6 km
  • Lin'S Bar0.8 km
  • Amber Tavern0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.7 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km
  • Smethwick3.6 km