The average house price in Oldbury is £199,121, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Oldbury house price trends over the last 30 years.
£340,000
£123,958
£233,676
£186,922
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Is Oldbury a nice place to live?
Oldbury is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Oldbury?
Oldbury has a high crime rate for a West Midlands town, with around 135 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 81% above the national average, and 57% above the West Midlands average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Oldbury?
Oldbury has 65 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Bristnall Hall Academy, Devonshire Infant Academy, Oakham Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Hanbury Primary School and Langley Primary School. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Oldbury?
The majority of residents in Oldbury identify as White (British) (51%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (77%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.