Abbey Crescent, Oldbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for B68 9HL, B68 9HH, B68 9HN.
At a glance
28 property sales on Abbey Crescent, Oldbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £284,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £216,583. Average sale prices rose from £170,700 in 2016 to £284,000 in 2026 (+66%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 22% above the Oldbury average of £233,502 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Abbey Crescent compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all B68 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 27 | £216,583 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £156,000 | 31 Mar 2017 |
Sold prices on Abbey Crescent
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 13 Jul 2026 | £283,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Abbey Crescent B68 9HN | 16 Jan 2026 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 11 Nov 2024 | £276,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 21 Dec 2023 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Abbey Crescent B68 9HQ | 30 Jun 2023 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Abbey Crescent B68 9HQ | 14 Apr 2022 | £257,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 3 Dec 2021 | £248,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 74, Abbey Crescent B68 9HN | 12 Apr 2021 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 30 Mar 2021 | £229,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 29 Mar 2021 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 26 Feb 2021 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 60, Abbey Crescent B68 9HN | 28 Aug 2020 | £207,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Abbey Crescent B68 9HQ | 31 Jan 2020 | £237,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 73, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 31 Jan 2020 | £307,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 28 Jun 2019 | £212,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 7 Feb 2019 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 70, Abbey Crescent B68 9HN | 14 Dec 2018 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 18 Sep 2018 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 86, Abbey Crescent B68 9HN | 25 Jun 2018 | £237,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 73, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 7 Mar 2018 | £147,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 17 Nov 2017 | £157,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 14 Nov 2017 | £193,650 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 29 Sep 2017 | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 18 Aug 2017 | £174,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 79, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 7 Jul 2017 | £159,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Abbey Crescent B68 9HN | 2 Jun 2017 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Abbey Crescent B68 9HH | 31 Mar 2017 | £156,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 101, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 30 Nov 2016 | £151,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 74, Abbey Crescent B68 9HN | 29 Jul 2016 | £188,100 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Abbey Crescent B68 9HL | 12 Feb 2016 | £172,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 93, Abbey Crescent | £172,500 (Feb 2016) → £193,650 (Nov 2017) → £229,000 (Mar 2021) → £283,000 (Jul 2026) | +64% over 10 yrs |
| 54, Abbey Crescent | £170,000 (Jun 2017) → £285,000 (Jan 2026) | +68% over 9 yrs |
| 15, Abbey Crescent | £250,000 (Feb 2021) → £240,000 (Mar 2021) → £276,500 (Nov 2024) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 34, Abbey Crescent | £237,000 (Jan 2020) → £295,000 (Jun 2023) | +24% over 3 yrs |
| 74, Abbey Crescent | £188,100 (Jul 2016) → £225,000 (Apr 2021) | +20% over 5 yrs |
| 73, Abbey Crescent | £147,000 (Mar 2018) → £307,000 (Jan 2020) | +109% over 2 yrs |
| 17, Abbey Crescent | £174,000 (Aug 2017) → £212,000 (Jun 2019) | +22% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbey Crescent
Crime
305 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbey Crescent in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 136 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Vehicle crime | 28 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Burglary | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbey Crescent is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Rea Flood alert area
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbey Crescent
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwoods Primary Academy 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Bleakhouse Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Brandhall Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Abbey Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Abbey Infant School 280 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 230 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School 206 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Perryfields Primary School 316 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Langley Green station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Rowley Regis station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Smethwick Rolfe Street station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Albert Road (opp, Wolverhampton Road) 2 min walk
- Albert Road (adj, Wolverhampton Road) 3 min walk
- Lenwade Road (adj, Harborne Road) 3 min walk
- Wolverhampton Road (after, Castle Road East) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hill Top Medical Centre
15 Hill Top Road, Warley, Oldbury · 0.6 mi - Warley Medical Centre
Ambrose House, Kingsway, Oldbury · 0.6 mi - Ridgacre House Surgery
83 Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Bearwood Medical Centre
176 Milcote Road, Warley, Smethwick · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 716 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,846 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in B68
- Wolverhampton Road£349k
- Hagley Road West£100k
- Moat Road£219k
- Bristnall Hall Road£85k
- Kingsway£266k
- Farm Road£191k
- Pel Crescent£245k
- Old College Avenue£185k
- Grafton Road£260k
- Apsley Road£245k
- Castle Road West£235k
- Perry Hill Road£209k