Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

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

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

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Population

335

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B68 0BJ 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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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B68 0BJ's 69% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 37.0% year-on-year.

home £317,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B68 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Perry Hill Road, 1.0km from Quinton in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

For families considering a move, B68 0BJ represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, down 37.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00050695 (shared with 7 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 0BJ. 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

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 186,000

4 sales · Mean £ 188,625

Semi-Detached

£ 346,000

4 sales · Mean £ 343,000

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

B68 0BJ has low crime rates — 34 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 theft71
Violence and sexual offences62
Shoplifting43
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.4 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.5 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.1 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.5 km
  • Dolce Desserts1.0 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.4 km
  • Toby Carvery0.6 km
  • Quinton Methodist Church0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.6 km
  • Asda (Quinton)0.7 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.4 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Classic Fryer0.8 km
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Chop & Wok0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.6 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.8 km
  • Booze Stop0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.4 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.4 km
  • The Wernley0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.4 km
  • Langley Green3.3 km
  • Old Hill3.7 km