Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

FOREST ROAD, B68 0EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

325

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B68 0EF — age 43, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £297,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, B68 0EF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k.

Census 2021 statistics for B68 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00050723 (shared with 5 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 0EF. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian27.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Terraced

£ 294,000

1 sales · Mean £ 294,000

Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

B68 0EF has low crime rates — 36 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 offences76
Other theft73
Vehicle crime27
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Perryfields Primary School

Good360 pupils0.6 km
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Perryfields Academy

Good1050 pupils0.7 km
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Brandhall Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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Lightwoods Primary Academy

Inadequate385 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 Microbar0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Westwood Cafe0.4 km
  • 268 Coffee and Cafe and 268 Ltd0.8 km
  • Dolce Desserts0.8 km
  • Sentinos Pizzeria and Grill0.4 km
  • Toby Carvery0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Plc0.8 km
  • Asda (Quinton)1.0 km
  • Shiraz Supermarket0.4 km
  • Central England Co-operative0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Perry Hill Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Balti Herbs & Spices0.4 km
  • Chop & Wok0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Brandhall Food Pantry0.3 km
  • VANSHIKA SAM LOCAL SHOP LTD0.8 km
  • Booze Stop0.4 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Perry Hill Tavern0.2 km
  • Amber Tavern0.9 km
  • Brandhall Labour Club Limited0.5 km
  • The Wernley0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rowley Regis2.4 km
  • Langley Green3.1 km
  • Smethwick3.6 km