B68 Oldbury has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 5.6% for property prices and 7.0% for rental income, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 55.2. The district remains in an early gentrification stage, suggesting limited historical momentum from regeneration activity. Population growth over the past five years stands at 0.8%, indicating relatively stable residential numbers. The divergence between price and rental growth trajectories reflects rental market dynamics that have outpaced capital appreciation. For investors and buyers evaluating the area, these metrics provide baseline performance data without indicating future trajectory or value proposition.
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- 1Property prices up 5.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Oldbury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by demand.
Oldbury (B68) common questions
Is Oldbury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Oldbury (B68) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 25% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Oldbury safe?
Oldbury has a safety score of 71/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Oldbury?
The average property price in Oldbury (B68) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 5.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Oldbury?
The median monthly rent in Oldbury (B68) is £920 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Oldbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B32), Smethwick (B67), Rowley Regis (B65), Smethwick (B66), Oldbury (B69). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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