Side-by-side comparison of B69 Oldbury and B72 Sutton coldfield covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B69 is the more affordable option at £205,000 median vs £370,000 in B72. B72 has lower recorded crime (1,394 vs 4,111 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | B69 Oldbury | B72 Sutton coldfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £205,000 | £370,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,244 | £2,363 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,111 | 1,394 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 88.5 | 85.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.5 | 98.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 65.0 |
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.