Postcode B62 9EX 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% 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 Rowley Regis, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hurst Green Park.
Shell Corner & Hurst Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Shell Corner & Hurst Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from B62 9EX.
Shell Corner & Hurst Green near B62 9EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rowley Regis located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rowley Regis | N/A | Walking directions to Rowley Regis |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hurst Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Hurst Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Birdy's Field | Small | Walking directions to Birdy's Field |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B62 9EX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 41, Southwick Road, Halesowen, B62 9EU | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 31A, Belgrave Road, Halesowen, B62 9EY | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 27, Belgrave Road, Halesowen, B62 9EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 28, Belgrave Road, Halesowen, B62 9EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 14, Southwick Road, Halesowen, B62 9ET | Terraced | Freehold | £157,000 |
In the B62 9EX postcode area, located within Shell Corner & Hurst Green, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B62 9EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Fairfield Road, Dudley, B62 9HZ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Munir Bros | Long Lane, Dudley, B62 9LS | Walking directions to Munir Bros |
| 0.3 mi | Deen Corner Stores | Nimmings Road, Dudley, B62 9JF | Walking directions to Deen Corner Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Olive Stores | Olive Lane, Dudley, B62 8LS | Walking directions to Olive Stores |
| 0.5 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 9EX, 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 9EX records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9EX 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 10 schools close to B62 9EX, including Hurst Green Primary School (Good), Halesbury School (Requires improvement) and Olive Hill Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B62 9EX is Rowley Regis, about 826 m away.
B62 9EX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,284 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 9EX 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).