Side-by-side comparison of B67 Smethwick and B69 Oldbury covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B69 is the more affordable option at £205,000 median vs £210,000 in B67. B67 has lower recorded crime (2,431 vs 4,111 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | B67 Smethwick | B69 Oldbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £210,000 | £205,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,244 | £2,244 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,431 | 4,111 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 96.1 | 88.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.2 | 91.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 63.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.