Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

PERRY HILL ROAD, B68 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERRY HILL ROAD, B68 0AJ.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B68 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

B68 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £87k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 41.3% year-on-year.

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

B68 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Perry Hill Road, 0.8km from Quinton in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% 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: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 41.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00050694 (shared with 6 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 0AJ. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 92,000

10 sales · Mean £ 90,594

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

B68 0AJ has low crime rates — 24 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 theft63
Violence and sexual offences55
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.6 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils0.8 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils0.9 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils1.0 km
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Howley Grange Primary School

Good421 pupils1.1 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.6 km
  • Booze Stop0.5 km
  • Mrs G's Oldbury0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.6 km
  • Apple Green Service Station0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.5 km
  • Reel Cinema0.7 km
  • Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.7 km
  • Pizzeria Paradiso0.5 km
  • Milano Lounge0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Chop & Wok0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Ki Ban Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Subway (Midlands) Ltd0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.6 km
  • The Wernley1.0 km
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.6 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.5 km
  • Asda (Quinton)0.6 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.4 km
  • Langley Green3.5 km
  • Old Hill3.6 km