B68 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B68 district covers Oldbury (Sandwell), Smethwick, Rowley Regis. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B68
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B68 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 30 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B68
- Bleakhouse Primary School · B68 9DS · Good (2023) · Bottom 19% in England
- Brandhall Primary School · B68 0SH · Remains Good (2024) · Top 24% in England
- Causeway Green Primary School · B68 8LX · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 36% in England
- Lightwoods Primary Academy · B68 9BG · Good (2024) · Top 46% in England
- Moat Farm Infant School · B68 9QR · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area
- Moat Farm Junior School · B68 9QR · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area · Top 10% in England
- Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School · B68 8ED · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 30% in England
- Perryfields Primary School · B68 0QY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 28% in England
- Rood End Primary School · B68 8SQ · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 5% in England
Secondary schools in B68
- Bristnall Hall Academy · B68 9PA · Outstanding (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- Oldbury Academy · B68 8NE · Good (2021) · Bottom 17% in England
- Perryfields Academy · B68 0RG · Remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · Bottom 26% in England
- Q3 Academy Langley · B68 8ED · Improved significantly (2024) · Top 20% in England
Fee-paying schools in B68
- Al Khair Primary School · B68 8LR · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in B68
- Little Bunnies Montessori Nursery · B68 0BS
- Perryfields Pre-School · B68 0QY · Good (Ofsted)
- Precious Times Day Nursery · B68 0SH
- Wiggles and Giggles Oldbury Ltd · B68 0BS · Good (Ofsted)
- Lavender Farm Day Nursery · B68 9QR · Good (Ofsted)
- 5 Star Day Nursery Ltd · B68 8ED · Good (Ofsted)
- Blossoms at Bloxcidge House · B68 8QH
- Fatima Day Nursery · B68 8HL · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Feet Day Nursery · B68 8HL
- The Cradle Nursery · B68 8RH · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in B68
- Warley Medical Centre · B68 0RT
- Dog Kennel Lane Surgery · B68 9LZ
- Hill Top Medical Centre · B68 9DU
- Causeway Green Road Surgery · B68 8LJ
- Rood End Medical Practice · B68 8JB
- Warley Road Surgery · B68 9SZ
Neighbourhoods in B68
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B68 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhall | 26% | £238k | Average | 8 min |
| Warley West | 22% | £215k | Average | 7 min |
| Langley Green | 18% | £245k | High | 9 min |
| Warley South | 17% | £270k | Low | 7 min |
| Oldbury & Rood End | 13% | £161k | Very high | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the B68 postcode?
B68 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Oldbury (Sandwell), Smethwick, Rowley Regis, with 588 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B68?
The typical home price across B68's neighbourhoods is £238k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B68?
9 primary and 4 secondary state schools have a B68 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from B68?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 30 minutes.