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B68

OLDBURY

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B68 encompasses OLDBURY and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £231,323
1yr change ▲ 3.7%
Crime 2% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£231,323

▲ 3.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

79.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

2% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

391 Mbps

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.

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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

£226K £229K £232K £235K £239K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

353,860

Population

62

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.

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391.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B6

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B68 OLDBURY

What is the average house price in B68 OLDBURY?
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 OLDBURY 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 is the population of B68 OLDBURY?
The population of B68 (OLDBURY) is approximately 353,860 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 27% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B68 OLDBURY?
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.

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