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Brandhall Village

Brandhall Village in Oldbury offers a unique opportunity within Sandwell to create a sustainable urban village comprising a new 420-place primary school, 190 new homes, and a new parkland setting which supports the Council’s climate change strategy objectives.

The site is located two miles south of Oldbury Town Centre and has excellent transport links, being located immediately adjacent the A4123, providing links to Birmingham and Wolverhampton, Junctions 2 and 3 of the M5, and Rowley Regis Railway Station.

Key facts

  • Proximity to Junction 2 of the M5 and key link routes to Birmingham and Wolverhampton, as well as bus routes and Rowley Regis Railway Station
  • Site wholly within ownership of local authority
  • A 36-hectare site, of which 5 Ha will be developed for 190 new homes (25% affordable minimum) and approx. 2.7 Ha for a new primary school
  • Opportunity to support the development of an eco-park – the first park in Sandwell for decades
Brandhall Village from above
Brandhall Village
Brandhall

Opportunity location

Why invest in Sandwell?

Sandwell, in the heart of the West Midlands, has a diverse economy thanks to innovative companies and a highly skilled workforce, and is home to a pro-business council that supports growth and development.

The region is home to around 9,000 businesses – exciting and dynamic companies which collectively employ approximately 140,000 people. Sandwell is part of the West Midlands and Birmingham City Region and has expertise in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing and production, health and care, and logistics among others. Sandwell has a young, diverse population and holds competitive property prices in comparison to much of the rest of the UK so, commercially, our area remains in high demand, yet still offers good value for money compared to alternatives.

Thanks to Sandwell’s excellent transport links, including the M5 and M6, and a direct Metro link to Birmingham City Centre, as well as beautiful green spaces such as Sandwell Valley, Sandwell is a good place to invest in residential development. Sandwell’s housing need far outstrips supply, meaning that homes sell well in Sandwell.

Sandwell is growing. Up to £3bn of investment between 2022 and 2027 will fund regeneration across the six towns, improving quality of life and making Sandwell a greener, more sustainable place. The £3bn pipeline includes 69 live regeneration projects being delivered across Sandwell, funded by a range of public and private sector investment. These include housing, education, skills, commercial and transport.

Sandwell’s regeneration plans aim to improve the quality of life for our residents, create more well-paid, fulfilling jobs and a healthier, wealthier Sandwell.

Insight for investors

  • Type of investment sought: A range of delivery and investment options
  • Target investor(s): A private sector partner to deliver the residential elements and possibly assist with some of the park delivery proposals
  • Value: £50m GDV
  • Jobs: 150 construction jobs per year over a 3-year period – 450 in total
  • Site size: 36 hectares in total but only developing 8 hectares (remainder to become a park)
  • Delivery timescale: 1-5 years
  • Planning status: Outline planning application approved in November 2023
Brandhall Village
Primary promoter

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council