Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B68 postcode area, covering Oldbury and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£127,512
Median price
£119,950
5-year trend
+34.7%
Total sales
12,741
The B68 area has 547 individual postcodes with 12,741 registered sales. Prices are +67.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Oldbury. The five-year price movement is +34.7%.
B68 averages £127,512, placing it in the affordable category, +67.9% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 12,741 recorded sales across 547 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B68 is +34.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B68 8ST
£156,991 avg · 121 sales
B68 8LX
£84,257 avg · 112 sales
B68 0BS
£83,647 avg · 111 sales
B68 8BF
£166,103 avg · 92 sales
B68 8JS
£97,857 avg · 87 sales
B68 9NT
£92,579 avg · 80 sales
B68 8BJ
£135,699 avg · 79 sales
B68 9UQ
£65,352 avg · 77 sales
B68 8EB
£155,349 avg · 73 sales
This B68 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B68 postcode area is £127,512, based on 12,741 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Oldbury.
Properties in B68 average £127,512, which is +67.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£119,950) is 5.9% below the average (£127,512), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in B68 have moved +34.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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