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Shell Corner & Hurst Green

About

Shell Corner sits at the junction of several main roads, forming a busy transport hub with shops and services catering to daily needs. The area is primarily residential, featuring rows of terraced houses and some post-war housing developments. Its landscape is defined by the steady traffic flow and the practical, local businesses that line the streets.

Immediately to the south, Hurst Green is a distinct residential neighbourhood centred around its large, triangular village green. This open space, edged by mature trees and a war memorial, provides a focal point surrounded by homes. The area is characterised by its mix of older terraced properties and more modern estates, creating a settled community atmosphere away from the main road bustle.

Area overview

On average Shell Corner & Hurst Green has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shell Corner & Hurst Green is £45,374 per year. There are 2 schools in Shell Corner & Hurst Green: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shell Corner & Hurst Green is home to around 8,896 people, with a population density of about 4,025.0 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shell Corner & Hurst Green Population

8,896

Population density

4,025 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.9(-22%)

Vehicle crime

10.45(+59%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.06(-55%)

Public order

3.93(-35%)

Burglary

3.82(-6%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

6,153

69.14%

Pakistani

629

7.07%

Indian

446

5.01%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

226

2.54%

Bangladeshi

222

2.49%

Total population: 8,899

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,869

26.48%

No qualifications

1,639

23.22%

Level 3 (A level)

1,293

18.32%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

955

13.53%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

736

10.43%

Total 16+ residents: 7,059

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,254

34.15%

Owns outright

1,200

32.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

583

15.88%

Social rents from council

369

10.05%

Other social rented

150

4.08%

Total households: 3,672

Property prices in Shell Corner & Hurst Green

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Shell Corner & Hurst Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shell Corner & Hurst Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£390,000	£288,500	£332,500	£411,250	£485,000
Semi-Detached	47	£248,500	£136,500	£218,150	£280,000	£325,000
Terraced	26	£177,500	£139,750	£158,500	£207,250	£245,000

10 years median price trend in Shell Corner & Hurst Green

All postcodes in Shell Corner & Hurst Green

B650HF

Halesowen Street

B629LH

Halesowen North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail