Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

FOREST ROAD, B68 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, B68 0ED.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B68 0ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 92% 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. Property prices are trending down 31.2% year-on-year.

home £311,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B68 0ED is a safe, established residential area on Forest Road, 1.1km from Ridgacre in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Old Warley ward and the Warley constituency.

For serious buyers, B68 0ED is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 31.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00050728 (shared with 4 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 0ED. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 275,000

7 sales · Mean £ 284,214

Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

Terraced

£ 224,000

5 sales · Mean £ 206,300

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

B68 0ED has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Other theft73
Vehicle crime30
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.7 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 pupils0.7 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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Quinton Church Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Bleakhouse Primary School

Good421 pupils1.0 km
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Four Dwellings Academy

Good548 pupils1.2 km
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Four Dwellings Primary Academy

Requires Improvement358 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Masons Microbar0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.4 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.8 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.7 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.3 km
  • Toby Carvery0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.7 km
  • Asda (Quinton)1.0 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.3 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • Balti Herbs & Spices0.3 km
  • Kings Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Chop & Wok0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.3 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.8 km
  • Booze Stop0.3 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.3 km
  • Amber Tavern0.8 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.5 km
  • The Wernley0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.5 km
  • Langley Green3.2 km
  • Smethwick3.6 km