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B62 0ER

Lye Close Lane

Halesowen South

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Detailed insights for B62 0ER

Overview

Postcode B62 0ER is located in a major urban area, within the Halesowen South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Halesowen East area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Halesowen East is £58,645 per year. The nearest station is Rowley Regis, about 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Woodgate Valley Country Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Halesowen East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Halesowen East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Halesowen East is £58,645 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from B62 0ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Halesowen East near B62 0ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B62 0ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodgate Valley Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Woodgate Valley Country Park

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
127.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
11.12(+28%)
Burglary
10.33(+154%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.77(-88%)
Vehicle crime
3.97(-39%)
Other theft
3.97(-30%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
81.86%
Indian
40
10.08%
Irish
9
2.27%
Other White
6
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.26%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
27.81%
No qualifications
89
25%
Level 3 (A level)
58
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
57.62%
Owns with a mortgage
49
32.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.28%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.32%
Social rents from council
1
0.66%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Halesowen South

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£309
Sales (last 12 months)152
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £415K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £309 per square foot) in Halesowen South area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,556 up to £676,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Halesowen South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£450,000£362
Semi-Detached58£335,000£313
Terraced29£249,950£260
Flats22£138,500£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halesowen South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£90,500£184,000£175,000
2017£281,500£98,000£202,000£195,000
2018£340,000£100,000£212,000£176,160
2019£325,000£115,000£243,725£183,850
2020£345,000£100,000£260,000£210,000
2021£355,000£115,000£252,750£215,525
2022£372,000£124,500£290,000£235,000
2023£443,750£135,000£311,000£335,000
2024£428,000£131,750£278,750£247,500
2025£427,500£135,000£322,500£245,000
2026£462,000£140,000£312,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£174£203£193
2017£248£172£211£209
2018£271£183£217£211
2019£269£191£240£200
2020£277£200£251£209
2021£329£207£260£255
2022£321£223£302£260
2023£335£245£299£312
2024£341£242£274£257
2025£364£237£311£278
2026£349£259£305£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Halesowen South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 0ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 0ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jul 202556, Woodgate Gardens, Birmingham, B32 3UWTerracedFreehold£121,000
07 Apr 202556, Woodgate Gardens, Birmingham, B32 3UWTerracedFreehold£96,000
26 Jun 202624, Nailers Close, Birmingham, B32 3QRFlatsLeasehold£44,000
20 May 2025Apartment 5, Lapal Manor Court, 70, Lye Close Lane, Birmingham, B32 3QSFlatsLeasehold£85,000
04 Apr 2025Apartment 1, Lapal Manor Court, 70, Lye Close Lane, Birmingham, B32 3QSFlatsLeasehold£50,000

Schools

In the B62 0ER postcode area, located within Halesowen East, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B62 0ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryWoodgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryLapal Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.9 miPrimaryKitwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 0ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B62 0ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOff Licence/News Agents/General StoresLye Avenue, Birmingham, B32 3UFWalking directions to Off Licence/News Agents/General Stores
0.3 miWoodgate Post Office and Store45 Woodgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3QUWalking directions to Woodgate Post Office and Store
0.3 miOne StopWoodgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3QUWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,621
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B62 0ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Barnfield

Halesowen South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
WardHalesowen SouthE05015912
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Halesowen EastE02002035
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 036DE01009804
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B62 0ER

Is B62 0ER (Halesowen East) safe?

The area around B62 0ER records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near B62 0ER?

The median sale price around B62 0ER in Halesowen East is £327,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B62 0ER?

There are 6 schools close to B62 0ER, including Woodgate Primary School (Good), Lapal Primary School (Outstanding) and Kitwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B62 0ER?

B62 0ER scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B62 0ER (Halesowen East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B62 0ER is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Barnfield (Reform UK).