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B62 8PD

Kent Road

Halesowen South

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Detailed insights for B62 8PD

Overview

Postcode B62 8PD 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 Rowley Regis, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Leasowes.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Quinton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Quinton West is £56,323 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from B62 8PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Quinton West near B62 8PD 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B62 8PD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe LeasowesLargeWalking directions to The Leasowes
0.4 miHowley Grange ParkMediumWalking directions to Howley Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
5,115.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.56(+20%)
Shoplifting
24.42(+181%)
Burglary
7.38(+82%)
Vehicle crime
6.81(+5%)
Public order
5.11(-16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
83.5%
Indian
13
4.21%
Other
10
3.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.91%
Pakistani
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
21.83%
Level 3 (A level)
53
21.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
53.33%
Owns with a mortgage
47
39.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.17%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 8PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 8PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2026Flat 11, Pegasus Court, Spies Lane, Halesowen, B62 0BLFlatsLeasehold£237,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 8, Pegasus Court, Spies Lane, Halesowen, B62 0BLFlatsLeasehold£175,000
18 Jun 20265, Shenstone Flats, Halesowen, B62 8PFFlatsLeasehold£125,000
10 Oct 202546, Shenstone Flats, Halesowen, B62 8PFFlatsLeasehold£127,000
25 Jul 202522, Shenstone Flats, Halesowen, B62 8PFFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B62 8PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLapal Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryHowley Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryLeasowes High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 8PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B62 8PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodSpies Lane, Dudley, B62 9SSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOne StopHowley Grange Road, Dudley, B62 0HNWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miFarmfoodsHalesowen Road, Dudley, B62 9BBWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 8PD, 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)Quinton WestE02002029
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dudley 030DE01009801
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B62 8PD

Is B62 8PD (Quinton West) safe?

The area around B62 8PD 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.

What is the average house price near B62 8PD?

The median sale price around B62 8PD in Quinton West is £327,500 (about £309 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B62 8PD?

There are 11 schools close to B62 8PD, including Lapal Primary School (Outstanding), Howley Grange Primary School (Good) and Leasowes High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B62 8PD?

B62 8PD 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).

Who represents B62 8PD (Quinton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Halesowen covering B62 8PD is Alex Ballinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Barnfield (Reform UK).