The Woodlands, Oldbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for B68 9BA.
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At a glance
19 property sales on The Woodlands, Oldbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 5 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £338,075. Average sale prices fell from £338,075 in 2024 to £193,922 in 2025 (-43%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2024; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 63% semi-detached, 37% flat. Recorded sale prices on The Woodlands range from £183,750 to £367,860. 64% of homes sold here were freehold and 36% leasehold.
House prices on The Woodlands compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Woodlands 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: 64% freehold and 36% leasehold across 22 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £338,075 | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Flat | 7 | £193,922 | 5 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on The Woodlands
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 21 Aug 2025 | £185,750 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 18, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Aug 2025 | £188,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 19, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Aug 2025 | £189,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 21, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Aug 2025 | £183,750 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 22, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Aug 2025 | £198,403 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 23, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Aug 2025 | £198,402 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 24, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Aug 2025 | £200,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 25, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Aug 2025 | £199,900 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 10, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 2 May 2024 | £330,985 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 11 Apr 2024 | £325,860 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 26 Mar 2024 | £342,400 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 14 Mar 2024 | £327,820 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 14 Mar 2024 | £336,860 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 14 Mar 2024 | £342,400 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 13 Mar 2024 | £330,985 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 12 Mar 2024 | £329,985 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 7 Mar 2024 | £329,985 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 7 Mar 2024 | £366,860 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 6 Mar 2024 | £329,900 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 5 Mar 2024 | £325,985 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 28 Feb 2024 | £367,860 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, The Woodlands B68 9BA | 29 Mar 2017 | £440,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, The Woodlands | £440,000 (Mar 2017) → £329,985 (Mar 2024) | -25% over 7 yrs |
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Schools near The Woodlands
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleakhouse Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Abbey Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Abbey Infant School 280 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Annie Lennard Primary School 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bristnall Hall Academy 1,088 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Brandhall Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 230 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 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 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Rowley Regis station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Smethwick Rolfe Street station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro) 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Abbey Crescent (after, Pottery Road) 1 min walk
- St Hilda's Church (before, Abbey Road) 1 min walk
- Telford Close (adj, Norman Road) 2 min walk
- Telford Close (opp, Norman Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hill Top Medical Centre
15 Hill Top Road, Warley, Oldbury · 0.4 mi - Warley Medical Centre
Ambrose House, Kingsway, Oldbury · 0.8 mi - Bearwood Medical Centre
176 Milcote Road, Warley, Smethwick · 0.8 mi - Ridgacre House Surgery
83 Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron Oldbury · 0.0 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Birmingham Bristnall Express · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hagley Road · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Brandhall · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Hill Top Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Vishnu Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Hills Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Brandhall Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Stanley Road (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- Shire Dentist · 0.8 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 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 | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 600 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,521 |
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 The Woodlands
Ethnic group
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.5% | 57.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 14.4% | 25.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 4% |
Religion
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.6% | 39.9% |
| No religion | 30.7% | 26.1% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 76.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 17% | 23.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.7% | 22.7% |
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 28.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.3% | 14.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.1% | 13.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 3.7% |
General health
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.9% | 42% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.1% | 21.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.8% | 29.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.3% | 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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