Postcode report
B68 0HN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About B68 0HN: area rating, property, schools and local change
B68 0HN is a postcode in Old Warley, Sandwell, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B68 0HN, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B68 0HN are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B68 0HN is based on Sandwell 037 Census 2021. It covers 8,655 residents, 4,507 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near B68 0HN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B68 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £221k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B68 0HN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B68 0HN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B68 0HN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 HMO licences, 16 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B68 0HN
Is B68 0HN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B68 0HN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B68 0HN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B68 0HN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B68 0HN?
LocaleIQ matched B68 0HN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B68 0HN?
The latest median sold price is £221k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B68 0HN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 HMO licences, 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.