Foley Drive Oldbury, Sandwell
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (B68), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33618255.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rowley Regis, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 195 to 197 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Warley Medical Centre, about 10 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 113 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (60% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026 to 26 September 2026: HUTCHISON 3G LTD, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B68 0RT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B68 0JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 195 m and 197 m above sea level (196 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B68 0JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B68 0RT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rowley Regis 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Langley Green 161,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Old Hill 154,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsway Brandhall | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Halesowen Bus Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.6 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warley Medical Centre | 10 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brandhall Pharmacy | 10 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Rowley Regis Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Halesowen Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Brandhall, Brandhall Cashzone | 40 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Warley Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.6 km (1 mile) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| The Leasowes | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warley Woods | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Pitts Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Mucklow Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Thimblemill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Bromford Stop | Island | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perryfields Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Brandhall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Perryfields Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Quinton Church Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bleakhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lightwoods Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hurst Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oldbury Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Howley Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Four Dwellings Secondary | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leasowes High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombs Catering Partnership Ltd @ Perryfields Academy B68 0RG | School/college/university | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Central England Co-operative B68 0RT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| D’Lux Dining @ Queensridge Court B68 0LE | Other catering premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Go Local B68 0LU | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Brandhall Primary School B68 0ST | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| S. Broadhurst & Sons B68 0LU | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Crusty Cottage B68 0LU | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Perryhill Fish and Chips B68 0LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Dec 2025 |
| One Stop B68 0EJ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Brandhall Food Pantry B68 0EL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chance Croft (46); On or near Harvington Road (20); On or near Tame Road (10); On or near Mavis Gardens (10); On or near Oldacre Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Abberley Road · Chance Croft · Princes Way · Hamilton Street · Harvington Road · Hereford Road · Bodenham Road · Mavis Gardens · Links Crescent · Cumberland Road · Tame Rise · Malvern Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.