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B62 0HU

Howley Grange Road

Halesowen South

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Overview

Postcode B62 0HU 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Howley Grange Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Halesowen East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Halesowen East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.1%

Approximately 21.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from B62 0HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Halesowen East near B62 0HU 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B62 0HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHowley Grange ParkMediumWalking directions to Howley Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
6,357.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.11(-66%)
Vehicle crime
7.41(+14%)
Other theft
2.28(-60%)
Public order
2.28(-62%)
Other crime
1.71(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
80.33%
Indian
25
6.83%
Pakistani
17
4.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.91%
Chinese
6
1.64%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
24.46%
No qualifications
52
18.71%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
16.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.79%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
40.62%
Owns outright
33
25.78%
Social rents from council
25
19.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.16%
Other social rented
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 0HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 0HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202561, Bournebrook Crescent, Halesowen, B62 0HZFlatsLeasehold£130,000
12 Mar 202582, Frankley Avenue, Halesowen, B62 0DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
12 Mar 202582, Frankley Avenue, Halesowen, B62 0DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£226,000
17 Dec 202532, Bourne Avenue, Halesowen, B62 0DSTerracedFreehold£260,000
08 Sept 2025134, Howley Grange Road, Halesowen, B62 0JBTerracedFreehold£198,000

Schools

In the B62 0HU postcode area, located within Halesowen East, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B62 0HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHowley Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLapal Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryFour Dwellings AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 0HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B62 0HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodSpies Lane, Dudley, B62 9SSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miOne StopHowley Grange Road, Dudley, B62 0HNWalking 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 0HU, 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 036BE01009802
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B62 0HU

Is B62 0HU (Halesowen East) safe?

The area around B62 0HU records about 31 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 0HU?

The median sale price around B62 0HU 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 0HU?

There are 8 schools close to B62 0HU, including Howley Grange Primary School (Good), Lapal Primary School (Outstanding) and Four Dwellings Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B62 0HU?

B62 0HU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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