Postcode B62 8BN is located in a major urban area, within the Halesowen North ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shell Corner & Hurst Green area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shell Corner & Hurst Green is £45,374 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Leasowes.
Shell Corner & Hurst Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,988 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Shell Corner & Hurst Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shell Corner & Hurst Green is £45,374 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from B62 8BN.
Shell Corner & Hurst Green near B62 8BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Hill located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Leasowes | Large | Walking directions to The Leasowes |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £319,500 | £305 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £257,500 | £290 |
| Terraced | 44 | £200,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 4 | £129,500 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 8BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 39, Greenhill Road, Halesowen, B62 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 133, Greenhill Road, Halesowen, B62 8HA | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 21, Greenhill Road, Halesowen, B62 8HA | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 19, Mucklow Hill, Halesowen, B62 8NT | Detached | Freehold | £635,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 154, Greenhill Road, Halesowen, B62 8EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £284,000 |
In the B62 8BN postcode area, located within Shell Corner & Hurst Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 8BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Centre Point Convenience Store | Long Lane, Dudley, B62 9EP | Walking directions to Centre Point Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Halesowen Road, Dudley, B62 9BB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Dudley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B62 8BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stuart Carl Henley
Halesowen North - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Ballinger
Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B62 8BN records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around B62 8BN in Shell Corner & Hurst Green is £253,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B62 8BN, including Leasowes High School (Good), Olive Hill Primary Academy (Good) and Halesbury School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B62 8BN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,988 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B62 8BN 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).