Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

CASTLE ROAD WEST, B68 0EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD WEST, B68 0EJ.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

B68 0EJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 89% 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 down 35.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B68 0EJ is a safe, established residential area on Castle Road West, 1.1km from Brandhall in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 35.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00050720 (shared with 5 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 0EJ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.1%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,225

18 sales · Mean £ 229,886

Terraced

£ 218,000

1 sales · Mean £ 218,000

Detached

£ 190,250

2 sales · Mean £ 190,250

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

B68 0EJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences80
Vehicle crime22
Shoplifting15
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.6 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.7 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils0.7 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.8 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.9 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Woodhouse Primary Academy

Good475 pupils1.4 km
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Abbey Junior School

Good354 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Jasmine House0.9 km
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • Tasty & Unique0.9 km
  • Franks0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.5 km
  • The New Talbot Quinton0.9 km
  • No. 3930.8 km
  • Royal Shapla0.7 km
  • Nawab Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • NISA0.9 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.0 km
  • Warley Meats0.7 km
  • Warley Supermarket Limited0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.2 km
  • Amber Tavern0.8 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.5 km
  • The George1.0 km
  • The Wernley0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.5 km
  • Langley Green2.9 km
  • Smethwick3.4 km