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B62 8AG

Pitcairn Drive

Halesowen North

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Detailed insights for B62 8AG

Overview

Postcode B62 8AG is located in a major urban area, within the Halesowen North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hawne area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawne is £54,642 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
191
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Hawne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,170 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Hawne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Hawne is £54,642 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from B62 8AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawne near B62 8AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Old Hill located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B62 8AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Old Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Old Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
412.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.09(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.65(+170%)
Other theft
17.74(+212%)
Burglary
17.11(+321%)
Public order
16.48(+172%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
87.04%
Other White
11
3.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.97%
Caribbean
6
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.69%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
28.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
19.06%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.73%
No qualifications
51
17.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
35.09%
Owns outright
59
34.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
19.88%
Shared ownership
9
5.26%
Other social rented
6
3.51%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Halesowen North

Median price£253,500
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £300K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £253,500 (about £280 per square foot) in Halesowen North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £480,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£319,500£305
Semi-Detached62£257,500£290
Terraced44£200,000£250
Flats4£129,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Halesowen North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214,000£118,500£179,000£144,000
2017£220,000£73,000£162,000£140,000
2018£236,000£99,950£183,500£136,500
2019£306,995£115,000£194,995£166,900
2020£290,000£85,000£210,000£155,200
2021£285,000£120,000£223,000£168,450
2022£320,000£109,000£229,000£184,000
2023£275,000£110,000£250,000£207,750
2024£317,500£130,000£240,000£220,000
2025£316,000£139,500£255,000£200,000
2026£320,000£96,000£260,250£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Halesowen North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£159£179£183
2017£226£152£190£159
2018£220£145£205£154
2019£256£143£231£193
2020£260£155£229£168
2021£271£151£241£197
2022£301£169£261£222
2023£318£193£278£222
2024£320£206£262£232
2025£310£227£282£224
2026£306£120£274£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Halesowen North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 8AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 8AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 2025Service Station, Dudley Road, Halesowen, B63 3NROtherLeasehold£27,500
05 Jun 202641, Furnace Hill, Halesowen, B63 3LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
21 Nov 202540, Furnace Hill, Halesowen, B63 3LYDetachedFreehold£210,000
27 Mar 2026Keller House, Hereward Rise, Halesowen, B62 8ANOtherFreehold£5,000,000
28 Mar 202510, Stour Court, Dudley Road, Halesowen, B63 3LJFlatsLeasehold£161,500

Schools

In the B62 8AG postcode area, located within Hawne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B62 8AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusHalesowen CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNewfield Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryThe Earls High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 8AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B62 8AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressDudley Road, Dudley, B63 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldiEarls Way, Dudley, B63 3JSWalking directions to Aldi

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 8AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stuart Carl Henley

Halesowen North - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex Ballinger

Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictDudleyE08000027
Parliamentary ConstituencyHalesowenE14001261
WardHalesowen NorthE05015911
ParishDudley, unparished areaE43000181
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HawneE02002033
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 034AE01009734
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B62 8AG

Is B62 8AG (Hawne) safe?

The area around B62 8AG records about 191 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B62 8AG?

The median sale price around B62 8AG in Hawne is £253,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B62 8AG?

There are 13 schools close to B62 8AG, including Halesowen College (Good), Newfield Park Primary Academy and The Earls High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B62 8AG?

The closest station to B62 8AG is Old Hill, about 1,567 m away.

How deprived is the area around B62 8AG?

B62 8AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,170 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B62 8AG (Hawne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B62 8AG is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stuart Carl Henley (Conservative and Unionist Party).