B68 0AA is a safe, established residential area on Hagley Road West, 0.2km from Lightwoods in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B68 0AA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 41 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00050716 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B68 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAGLEY ROAD WEST, B68 0AA.
355
41
£ 46,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B68 0AA has a highly multicultural community character — 51% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0AA. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 229,663
2 sales · Mean £ 229,663
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0AA has low crime rates — 45 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Abbey Junior School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Infant School
Lordswood Boys' School
World's End Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- The New Talbot Quinton0.2 km
- No. 3930.4 km
- Royal Shapla0.5 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
- Anajen Cafe in the Woods0.3 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Upper St Mary's News1.0 km
- Warley Meats1.0 km
- Premier - Padda Stores0.8 km
- B & G News0.4 km
- Samra Confectionery0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lin'S Bar0.7 km
- Amber Tavern0.4 km
- The Dog Inn0.6 km
- Miller & Carter - Hagley Road0.3 km
- The Court Oak0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Kitchen Co0.4 km
- Pizza Cottage0.7 km
- Oliver's0.9 km
- Stanley Road Chip Shop0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central Midland Co-Operative Society0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick3.1 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street3.4 km
- Langley Green3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B680AA · Data under Open Government Licence