B68 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Holly Road, 1.1km from Ridgacre 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £264k, down 2.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00050720 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY ROAD, B68 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY ROAD, B68 0AU.
393
40
£ 46,400 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B68 0AU spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0AU. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 246,500
4 sales · Mean £ 251,500
Semi-Detached
£ 259,950
9 sales · Mean £ 246,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0AU has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Perryfields Primary School
Bleakhouse Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Quinton Church Primary School
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Westwood Cafe0.4 km
- Dolce Desserts0.7 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.4 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.9 km
- The New Talbot Quinton0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- Tasty & Unique0.9 km
- Franks0.9 km
- Chop & Wok0.4 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- One Stop0.2 km
- Brandhall Food Pantry0.2 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.9 km
- Booze Stop0.4 km
- Warley Meats0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Perry Hill Tavern0.3 km
- Amber Tavern0.7 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.6 km
- The Wernley0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.5 km
- Langley Green3.0 km
- Smethwick3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B680AU · Data under Open Government Licence