B68 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Cumberland Road, 0.8km from Brandhall in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 15.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00050695 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBERLAND ROAD, B68 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND ROAD, B68 0AL.
335
39
£ 38,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B68 0AL 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.
Area Character
B68 0AL is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0AL. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 146,000
9 sales · Mean £ 154,861
Semi-Detached
£ 137,000
3 sales · Mean £ 161,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0AL has low crime rates — 33 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
Perryfields Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Quinton Church Primary School
Bleakhouse Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Westwood Cafe0.7 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.6 km
- Quinton Methodist Church1.0 km
- Reel Cinema0.9 km
- Buttons Cafe &Luncheon Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.7 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Classic Fryer0.8 km
- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- GRLD0.9 km
- Chop & Wok0.6 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- One Stop0.4 km
- Brandhall Food Pantry0.5 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD1.0 km
- Booze Stop0.6 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Perry Hill Tavern0.2 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.2 km
- The Wernley0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.2 km
- Langley Green3.1 km
- Old Hill3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B680AL · Data under Open Government Licence