Postcode B62 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Halesowen South ward of Dudley in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Quinton West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Quinton West is £56,323 per year. The nearest station is Old Hill, about 1.3 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.
Quinton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Quinton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Quinton West is £56,323 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from B62 8BU.
Quinton West near B62 8BU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Leasowes | Large | Walking directions to The Leasowes |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £450,000 | £362 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £335,000 | £313 |
| Terraced | 29 | £249,950 | £260 |
| Flats | 22 | £138,500 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 19, Mucklow Hill, Halesowen, B62 8NT | Detached | Freehold | £635,000 |
In the B62 8BU postcode area, located within Quinton West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Halesowen Road, Dudley, B62 9BB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Centre Point Convenience Store | Long Lane, Dudley, B62 9EP | Walking directions to Centre Point Convenience Store |
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 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Barnfield
Halesowen South - Elected 7 May 2026
Alex Ballinger
Halesowen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B62 8BU records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around B62 8BU in Quinton West is £327,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B62 8BU, including Leasowes High School (Good), Olive Hill Primary Academy (Good) and Lapal Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B62 8BU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,650 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 8BU is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Barnfield (Reform UK).