Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WOODNORTON ROAD, B65 0QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODNORTON ROAD, B65 0QZ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B65 0QZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B65 0QZ — age 39, 83% ownership, 16% 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 up 50.5% year-on-year.

home £221,166 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B65 0QZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodnorton Road, 0.5km from Causeway Green in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 50.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B65 0QZ are sourced from Output Area E00050586 (shared with 3 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 B65 0QZ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.3%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
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

Terraced

£ 187,000

6 sales · Mean £ 190,750

Semi-Detached

£ 192,000

5 sales · Mean £ 212,800

Detached

£ 305,000

3 sales · Mean £ 314,316

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

B65 0QZ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences71
Vehicle crime19
Other theft9
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Causeway Green Primary School

Good451 pupils0.3 km
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Oldbury Academy

Good1373 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchard School

Requires Improvement145 pupils1.0 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils1.2 km
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Blackheath Primary School

Good475 pupils1.2 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils1.3 km
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Q3 Academy Langley

Good1260 pupils1.4 km
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Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Fox Tavern0.9 km
  • Brandhall Conservative Club0.7 km
  • Fairfield Inn0.8 km
  • Brandhall Golf & Social Club0.7 km
  • British Legion0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Paradise Nation Ltd0.5 km
  • Jade Dragon0.7 km
  • Yuminos1.0 km
  • Causeway Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Classic Canton0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Broomfield Garage Limited0.8 km
  • News Express0.5 km
  • Whiteheath Supermarket1.0 km
  • Causeway Green Post Office0.5 km
  • Kwik Stop0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Grafton's Sandwich Shop0.3 km
  • Kenzie's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Saphari0.6 km
  • Takaa Tak Birmingham0.9 km
  • Chilli Hut1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis0.8 km
  • Langley Green1.9 km
  • Old Hill2.6 km