Park Avenue, Oldbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for B68 8EP.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Park Avenue, Oldbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £290,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £218,621. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% semi-detached, 8% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Park Avenue range from £135,000 to £327,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Park Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Park Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B68 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £218,621 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £187,000 | 13 Nov 2017 |
Sold prices on Park Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 28 Jan 2026 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 27 Jun 2025 | £327,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 3 Nov 2023 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 16 Oct 2023 | £251,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 21 Nov 2022 | £253,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 5 Nov 2020 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 29 Aug 2018 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 13 Jul 2018 | £192,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 21 Feb 2018 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 13 Nov 2017 | £187,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 27 Oct 2017 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 21 Jan 2016 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Park Avenue B68 8EP | 8 Jan 2016 | £189,950 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Park Avenue | £192,500 (Jul 2018) → £327,000 (Jun 2025) | +70% over 7 yrs |
| 16, Park Avenue | £187,000 (Nov 2017) → £253,000 (Nov 2022) | +35% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Park Avenue
Crime
297 crimes were reported within about a mile of Park Avenue 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 | 136 |
| Vehicle crime | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Langley 1,490 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School 415 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oldbury Academy 1,193 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Moat Farm Infant School 407 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Moat Farm Junior School 477 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bristnall Hall Academy 1,088 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bleakhouse Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Orchard School 173 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 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, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Langley Green station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Rowley Regis station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Smethwick Galton Bridge station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Kenrick Park (West Midlands Metro) 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Knottsall Lane (before, Bristnall Hall Road) 1 min walk
- Knottsall Lane (opp, Bristnall Hall Road) 2 min walk
- Bristnall Fields (before, Pound Road) 3 min walk
- Bristnall Fields (after, George Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hill Top Medical Centre
15 Hill Top Road, Warley, Oldbury · 0.3 mi - Causeway Green Road Surgery
158 Causeway Green Road, Warley, Oldbury · 0.6 mi - Dog Kennel Lane Surgery
64 Dog Kennel Lane, Warley, Oldbury · 0.6 mi - Warley Road Surgery
118 Warley Road, Warley, Oldbury · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Birmingham Bristnall Express · 0.2 mi
- Heron Heron Oldbury · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Brandhall · 0.9 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Oldbury Superstore · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Hills Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Hill Top Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Vishnu Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Brandhall Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Londonderry Road (dental Surgery) · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 679 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,702 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Sandwell with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Park Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 57.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 19.5% | 25.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.2% | 4% |
Religion
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44% | 39.9% |
| No religion | 28.6% | 26.1% |
| Sikh | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 13.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 76.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 16.6% | 23.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.1% | 22.7% |
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 28.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.8% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3.7% |
General health
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.8% | 42% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28% | 21.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.5% | 29.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Sandwell.
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