B68 0EA is a safe, established residential area on Rose Avenue, 0.9km from Ridgacre in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.
For families considering a move, B68 0EA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
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 £193k.
Census 2021 statistics for B68 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00050725 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSE AVENUE, B68 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE AVENUE, B68 0EA.
330
39
£ 46,400 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
B68 0EA has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B68 0EA. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 178,500
6 sales · Mean £ 183,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B68 0EA has low crime rates — 33 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
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Perryfields Primary School
Bleakhouse Primary School
Brandhall Primary School
Woodhouse Primary Academy
Perryfields Academy
Quinton Church Primary School
Four Dwellings Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Perry Hill Tavern0.5 km
- Lin'S Bar0.8 km
- Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.8 km
- The Wernley0.6 km
- Amber Tavern0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
- Shiraz Supermarket0.4 km
- Central England Co-operative0.9 km
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Brandhall Food Pantry0.4 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Warley Meats0.9 km
- Warley Supermarket Limited0.9 km
- Premier - Padda Stores0.1 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Masons Microbar0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Westwood Cafe0.2 km
- No. 3930.4 km
- Royal Shapla0.4 km
- Nawab Tandoori Restaurant0.3 km
- The New Talbot Quinton0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Perry Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Oliver's0.2 km
- Stanley Road Chip Shop0.1 km
- Tasty & Unique0.7 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rowley Regis2.8 km
- Langley Green3.3 km
- Smethwick3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B680EA · Data under Open Government Licence