B68 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Elm Croft, 1.0km from Ridgacre 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00050694 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM CROFT, B68 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM CROFT, B68 0BG.
251
46
£ 38,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B68 0BG 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 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0BG. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Terraced
£ 243,750
2 sales · Mean £ 243,750
Detached
£ 389,475
2 sales · Mean £ 389,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0BG has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Perryfields Primary School
Perryfields Academy
Quinton Church Primary School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Brandhall Primary School
Four Dwellings Academy
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
Bleakhouse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Westwood Cafe0.4 km
- 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.7 km
- Dolce Desserts0.8 km
- Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
- Toby Carvery0.4 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Plc0.6 km
- Central England Co-operative0.6 km
- Asda (Quinton)0.8 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Classic Fryer0.9 km
- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Balti Herbs & Spices0.3 km
- Kings Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- Brandhall Food Pantry0.5 km
- VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.7 km
- Booze Stop0.3 km
- Tasty Bake0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Perry Hill Tavern0.4 km
- Amber Tavern0.9 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.5 km
- The Wernley0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.5 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
- Smethwick3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B680BG · Data under Open Government Licence