Kingsbury vs Oldbury (Sandwell)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Oldbury (sandwell) is about 27% cheaper on average. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Oldbury (sandwell) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kingsbury
£289,021
Oldbury (Sandwell)
£226,692
Crime Rate
Kingsbury
61.0
Oldbury (Sandwell)
95.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kingsbury
50.0%
Oldbury (Sandwell)
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Kingsbury
334.7
Oldbury (Sandwell)
432
EPC Rating
Kingsbury
70.3
Oldbury (Sandwell)
68.5
Median Income
Kingsbury
£32,857
Oldbury (Sandwell)
£27,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Oldbury (sandwell) is £226,692, which is 27% less than Kingsbury at £289,021. The most affordable entry point in Kingsbury is a flat at £197,500, while in Oldbury (sandwell) it is a flat at £114,513.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Kingsbury (£197,500 vs £114,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsbury prices grew faster — 50% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 61 offences per 1,000 people, Kingsbury is the safer of the two – 56% lower than Oldbury (sandwell)'s 95.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kingsbury is violent-crime, while in Oldbury (sandwell) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOldbury (sandwell) has 92.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Kingsbury. Kingsbury has 2 schools in total, while Oldbury (sandwell) has 17.
Kingsbury School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oldbury (Sandwell) School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kingsbury | Oldbury (Sandwell) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 17 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Oldbury (sandwell) offers faster average downloads at 432.0 Mbps, compared to 334.7 Mbps in Kingsbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Kingsbury and 97.8% in Oldbury (sandwell). Gigabit availability stands at 60% in Kingsbury and 83.8% in Oldbury (sandwell).
Oldbury (sandwell) is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (432 vs 335 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kingsbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Oldbury (sandwell). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Kingsbury and £1,078 in Oldbury (sandwell). 60.9% of homes in Kingsbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Oldbury (sandwell).
Kingsbury has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £27,409 in Oldbury (sandwell). The median age is 44.8 in Kingsbury and 39.2 in Oldbury (sandwell). Employment rates stand at 58.6% in Kingsbury and 53% in Oldbury (sandwell). Owner-occupancy is 70.2% in Kingsbury versus 53.7% in Oldbury (sandwell).
| Indicator | Kingsbury | Oldbury (Sandwell) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,555 | 45,188 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,856.7 | £27,409 |
| Employment Rate | 58.6% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% | 53.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 22.7% |
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