Side-by-side comparison of B69 Oldbury and B7 Birmingham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B7 is the more affordable option at £195,000 median vs £205,000 in B69. B7 has lower recorded crime (1,360 vs 4,111 offences over 13 months). B69 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | B69 Oldbury | B7 Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £205,000 | £195,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,244 | £2,363 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,111 | 1,360 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 88.5 | 60.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.5 | 98.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 72.0 |
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.