B68 8DR Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about B68 8DR postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

B68 8DR is a residential postcode in Birmingham, West Midlands. B68 8DR postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, B68 8DR has 10 properties within its service area. B68 8DR is located in Bristnall, Sandwell region with center coordinates 52.47843400, -2.00350500.

The population of B68 8DR postcode is 29, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to B postcode Area, B68 District, and B68 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in B68 8DR area have been sold 15 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For B68 8DR Postcode
#House No/Name,
OLDBURY , B68 8DR

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 52.47843
Longitude -2.00351
Northing 286723
Easting 399859
Altitude 202 Meters
Grid Reference Code SO998867
Plus Code 9C4VFXHW+9H
Distance To Sea 64.77 mi

B68 8DR postcode has center coordinates [52.47843,-2.00351]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 202 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SO998867 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in B68 8DR is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 10
Population 29
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
15625 / 32804
Census Output Area E00050299
Built Up Area West Midlands
Built Up SubDivision Birmingham
Lower Layer Output Super Area Sandwell 032B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Warley West

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 47.63% of the people in B68 8DR is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area B
Postcode District B68
Postcode Sector B68 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County West Midlands
District Sandwell
Ward Bristnall
Parish Sandwell, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Warley
Region West Midlands
ITL Level 2 West Midlands
ITL Level 3 Sandwell

Amenities Available In B68 8DR


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Birmingham
Average Income £33200

Railway Station

Station Langley Green
Distance To Station 1.07 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force West Midlands
Water Company South Staffordshire Water
Sewage Company Severn Trent

Schools Nearby

School Name Postcode
Oldbury Academy B68 8NE

Property Sales In B68 8DR


Address Property Type Price Date
7 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Semi Detached (Freehold) £55,500
1998-06-19
3 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Terraced (Freehold) £68,750
£173,500
1998-12-18
2007-10-26
6 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Semi Detached (Freehold) £75,000
£152,500
£222,000
2000-04-18
2006-02-27
2011-07-22
4 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Semi Detached (Freehold) £49,640
£180,000
2000-04-26
2010-09-29
1 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Detached (Freehold) £128,000
£249,995
2002-03-27
2013-11-22
9 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Semi Detached (Freehold) £125,000
2004-07-19
5 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Semi Detached (Freehold) £215,000
2016-08-22
8 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Semi Detached (Freehold) £165,000
£290,000
2016-04-19
2022-06-27
10 SHIRE CLOSE, OLDBURY, B68 8DR Detached (Freehold) £210,000
2017-12-01

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 243136 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 139182 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 207742 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 263868 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 499680 GBP

Public Transport Near B68 8DR


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Bristnall Fields
GEORGE RD, Bristnall Fields
81.02 metres
Bristnall Fields
GEORGE RD, Bristnall Fields
91.48 metres
Bristnall Fields
POUND RD, Bristnall Fields
163.64 metres
Bristnall Fields
POUND RD, Bristnall Fields
168.44 metres
Hill Top Rd
GEORGE RD, Warley
217.49 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Langley Green Rail Station
Langley Green
1.72 km
Rowley Regis Rail Station
Rowley Regis
1.86 km
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station
Smethwick
2.99 km
Smethwick Galton Bridge Rail Station
Smethwick
3.03 km
Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Rail Station
Smethwick
3.03 km

Metro Stations

Station Location Distance
Kenrick Park (Midland Metro Stop)
ROEBUCK LANE, West Bromwich
3.65 km
Trinity Way (Midland Metro Stop)
TRINITY WAY, West Bromwich
3.85 km
The Hawthorns (Midland Metro Stop)
MIDDLEMORE LANE, Smethwick
4.02 km
West Bromwich Central (Midland Metro Stop)
WEST BROMWICH RINGWAY, West Bromwich
4.29 km
Handsworth Booth Street (Midland Metro Stop)
BOOTH STREET, Handsworth
4.36 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2
Birmingham Airport
18.70 km
Birmingham International Airport
Birmingham Airport
18.71 km
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
Birmingham Airport
18.71 km
Coventry Airport
Baginton
37.99 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from B68 8DR
(In Meters)
B68 8NE 476.06
B68 8PF 495.29
B68 8DG 350.49
B68 8PG 446.07
B68 8DF 387.62
B68 8PQ 368.40
B68 8DU 295.39
B68 8NF 286.57
B68 8NH 193.31
B68 8EQ 413.73

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in B68 8DR through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and B68 8DR just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in B68 8DR is 243136 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Birmingham, West Midlands. View the map section for more details.

There are 10 properties in B68 8DR as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach B68 8DR follow this link.

OLDBURY