Postcode B62 8EL 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 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Leasowes.
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.
Hawne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hawne is £54,642 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from B62 8EL.
Hawne near B62 8EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 8EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 55, Somers Road, Halesowen, B62 8EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 35, Dudley Road, Halesowen, B63 3LS | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Service Station, Dudley Road, Halesowen, B63 3NR | Other | Leasehold | £27,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 26, Glendale Close, Halesowen, B63 3LD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £241,500 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 65A, Dudley Road, Halesowen, B63 3LP | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 |
In the B62 8EL postcode area, located within Hawne, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Earls Way, Dudley, B63 3JS | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8EL, 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 8EL 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.
The median sale price around B62 8EL in Hawne is £253,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B62 8EL, including Tenterfields Primary Academy (Good), The Earls High School (Good) and Halesowen College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B62 8EL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B62 8EL 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).