B68 — OLDBURY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B68

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B68 is £231,323, which is 31% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B68 cost 19.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B68 have risen 3.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£340,767	73
Semi-detached	£243,084	483
Terraced	£205,426	306
Flat	£102,855	58
All types	£231,323	947

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B68

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

B68 has a crime rate of 79.5 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

40.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B68

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B68 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bleakhouse Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Perryfields Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Brandhall Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Causeway Green Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Rood End Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

353,860

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

27.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B68 are 391.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

391.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B68 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B68 — OLDBURY

Area Summary

B68 (OLDBURY) offers affordable property prices (£231,323, 19% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (391 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B67

SMETHWICK

£212K

▲ 2.4% YoY

B69

OLDBURY

£247K

▼ 6.6% YoY

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WEST BROMWICH

£222K

▼ 0.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B68?

The average house price in B68 (OLDBURY) is £231,323, based on 947 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.7% over the past year.

Is B68 a safe area to live?

Crime in B68 is close to the national average at 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (40.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B68?

There are 15 schools in or near B68. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B68?

Council tax in B68 is collected by Sandwell. The Band D rate is £1,930 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B68?

The average broadband download speed in B68 is 391 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B68 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B68 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 27% are social housing. The total population is approximately 353,860.