Forge Way, Oldbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for B69 2JR.
At a glance
6 property sales on Forge Way, Oldbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 23 May 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £238,833.
House prices on Forge Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forge Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B69 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £238,833 | 23 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Forge Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Forge Way B69 2JR | 23 May 2025 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Forge Way B69 2JR | 28 Mar 2025 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Forge Way B69 2JR | 2 Jun 2021 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Forge Way B69 2JR | 22 Jan 2019 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Forge Way B69 2JR | 29 Mar 2018 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Forge Way B69 2JR | 7 Apr 2017 | £200,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Forge Way
Crime
323 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forge Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 116 |
| Shoplifting | 69 |
| Vehicle crime | 32 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
| Public order | 18 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forge Way is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 Forge Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE Primary School 449 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rounds Green Primary School 367 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Langley Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Primrose Centre 12 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Grace Mary Primary School 241 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Rowley Hall Primary School 585 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Al Khair Primary School 70 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 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, tram & metro stations
- Langley Green station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Sandwell & Dudley station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
- Rowley Regis station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Dartmouth Street (West Midlands Metro) 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Lodge Road (West Midlands Metro) 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Birchley Park Avenue (adj, Wolverhampton Road) 2 min walk
- Birchley Park Avenue (opp, Wolverhampton Road) 2 min walk
- Birchley Island (after, Wolverhampton Road) 4 min walk
- Wallace Road (opp, Newbury Lane) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Portway Family Practice
Portway Lifestyle Centre, Newbury Lane, Oldbury · 0.2 mi - Oldbury Health Centre
Albert Street, Oldbury · 0.7 mi - Causeway Green Road Surgery
158 Causeway Green Road, Warley, Oldbury · 1.0 mi - Rood End Medical Practice
182-184 Vicarage Road, Oldbury · 1.2 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 2 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 1 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 592 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,448 |
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.
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