B69 Oldbury in the West Midlands has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 5.6% for property prices and 7.0% for rental income, outpacing population expansion of 0.8%. The district scores 54.8/100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally and indicating a strong market position. Current market data reflects early-stage gentrification characteristics, suggesting ongoing urban renewal activity. The rent growth margin exceeding price growth may indicate investor demand for rental yields relative to capital appreciation. These metrics position B69 within a measurable expansion phase relative to broader UK regional performance.
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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 0.5 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Oldbury (B69) common questions
Is Oldbury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Oldbury (B69) as Early. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 26% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Oldbury safe?
Oldbury has a safety score of 62/100 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 (B69) 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 (B69) is £920 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Oldbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B32), Rowley Regis (B65), Oldbury (B68), Smethwick (B67), Dudley (DY2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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